Description
Irresistible NYC red velvet cookies bring New York bakery magic straight to your kitchen, melding rich cocoa and velvety crimson charm. Chocolate lovers will savor each heavenly bite of these classic treats that whisper sweet urban indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) white chocolate chips
Flavor and Color Ingredients:
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring (gel recommended)
Dry Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (20 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375F (190C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to ensure even cookie production.
- Create a creamy base by vigorously beating softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light, airy, and slightly pale.
- Introduce moisture and color by incorporating egg, additional egg yolk, vanilla extract, and vibrant red food coloring, mixing until the liquid ingredients form a uniform, crimson mixture.
- Craft the dry foundation separately by whisking flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt into a smooth, well-integrated powder mixture.
- Gently marry the wet and dry ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Enhance the dough by delicately folding white chocolate chips throughout, ensuring even distribution for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Portion the dough into 8 equal spheres, rolling each into a perfect ball and positioning them with ample spacing on prepared baking sheets.
- Lightly press each dough ball to create a slightly flattened surface, promoting even baking and an attractive cookie profile.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers – the cookies will continue cooking during the cooling process.
- Rest the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Serve the cookies warm or at room temperature, celebrating their rich color and decadent texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even mixing that creates a perfectly creamy base for your cookies.
- Adjust food coloring quantity to achieve your desired vibrant red hue, remembering that color deepens slightly during baking.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder to enhance the rich chocolate undertone of these decadent red velvet cookies.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same soft, chewy texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, more structured cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, keeping them soft and fresh with a piece of bread to maintain moisture.
- Experiment with cream cheese chips or drizzle for a classic red velvet frosting-like finish that adds extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg