Description
Delight in the celebration of softness, chewiness, and rich flavor with these easy-to-make Red Velvet Cookies. Featuring a tender crumb with subtle cocoa notes, a slight tang from buttermilk, and a vibrant red hue, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Simple ingredients combined with a soft, chewy texture make them a wonderful treat for friends, family, or yourself.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
Add-ins (Optional)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Begin by gathering all your ingredients and preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature to blend smoothly with the sugars.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and cocoa throughout the flour.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy and light in color, aerating the dough for soft, chewy cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix the egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and red food coloring into the butter-sugar blend until smooth and vibrantly colored.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in white chocolate chips for creamy bursts in each bite; adjust quantity to preference.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly set but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to firm up while retaining softness.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for deeper flavor and color.
- Don’t skip buttermilk, as it imparts authentic tang and tenderness.
- Monitor baking time carefully to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Chill dough before baking to prevent excessive spreading.
- Gently stir in red food coloring to maintain vibrant color without overworking dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, holiday cookies, chocolate cookies