Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Red Velvet Cookies, a vibrant twist on traditional sweets that perfectly balances rich cocoa flavor with creamy white chocolate chunks. These chewy treats are visually stunning, making them ideal for festive celebrations or cozy family gatherings. With their soft texture and striking red hue, they are sure to captivate both your eyes and taste buds. Easy to prepare with common ingredients, these cookies can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven or creatively served alongside ice cream or fresh berries. Elevate your dessert game with this irresistible recipe that brings joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups + 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1–1 1/2 tsp red gel food coloring
- 3/4 cup chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in the white chocolate until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes; cool on the baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg