Description
Indulgent red velvet cookies bring Southern charm straight to your dessert plate with rich cocoa and cream cheese frosting. Crimson-hued treats deliver classic bakery magic in one irresistible, velvety bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring a smooth and lump-free dry mixture.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a separate large bowl until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer at medium speed.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition.
- Mix in red food coloring and vanilla extract, creating a vibrant crimson-colored wet base.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a uniform dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold white chocolate chips into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges appear slightly crisp and centers remain soft.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar to create a smooth drizzle.
- Once cooled, lightly dust cookies with additional powdered sugar and optionally drizzle with cream cheese mixture.
- Serve and enjoy these rich, decadent red velvet cookies.
Notes
- Control food coloring intensity by adding gradually, allowing you to achieve the perfect crimson shade without overwhelming the cookie’s flavor.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a thick, chewy cookie texture.
- Swap white chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate for varied flavor profiles, catering to different chocolate preferences.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, ensuring identical texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg