Description
Indulgent red velvet cookies bring Southern charm to classic dessert lovers, melding rich cocoa and crimson color into irresistible sweet bites. Creamy cream cheese frosting crowns these delectable treats, promising pure deliciousness you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips
Flavor and Color Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together, ensuring a smooth, lump-free dry mixture for optimal cookie texture.
- Cream the butter with brown and granulated sugars using an electric mixer, beating until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Introduce the egg, carefully blending it into the sugar-butter base, then incorporate vanilla extract, vibrant red food coloring, and a splash of vinegar until the wet ingredients form a uniform, crimson-hued composition.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula until just combined to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie crumb.
- Delicately integrate white chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly to ensure each cookie receives a delightful burst of creamy sweetness.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up, which will help prevent spreading during baking.
- Preheat the oven and line baking sheets with parchment paper, preparing a clean surface for your crimson-hued treats.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of chilled dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving adequate space between each cookie to allow for gentle spreading.
- Bake until the edges appear set and the centers remain slightly soft, creating a perfect balance of crisp exterior and tender interior.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling, preserving their delicate structure.
Notes
- Check the butterfat temperature to ensure it’s softened but not melted, creating a perfectly smooth cookie texture.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color that doesn’t thin out the cookie dough consistency.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a thick, chewy cookie shape.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, keeping the same measurements and mixing technique.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg