red velvet cookies
Indulge in the rich, vibrant flavor of these delightful red velvet cookies, perfect for any occasion. With a soft texture and a hint of cocoa, these cookies are a festive treat that everyone will love.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 cookie scoop or spoon
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup white chocolate chips optional
- ½ cup cream cheese frosting for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If desired, fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, pipe or spread cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie if desired.
Notes
For a festive touch, sprinkle some red and white sprinkles on top of the frosting.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Feel free to adjust the amount of red food coloring based on your desired color intensity.