These Red Velvet Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic cake, offering the same rich cocoa flavor and vibrant red color in cookie form. Soft and chewy with a slight crisp around the edges, they are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or just because you’re craving something special. Each bite is filled with the iconic red velvet taste, complemented by a hint of vanilla and topped off with a luscious cream cheese frosting drizzle or white chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Chocolate Chips (optional): If using white chocolate chips, gently fold them into the dough.
- Scoop Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Frost: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, drizzle with cream cheese frosting for extra sweetness.
Enjoy these gorgeous and flavorful Red Velvet Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
