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Red Velvet Cookies

Chewy Red Velvet Cookies That Will Melt Your Heart

These chewy red velvet cookies are a delightful treat with a hint of cocoa and melty white chocolate chunks, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 2 tablespoons Dutch Process Cocoa Powder Regular cocoa can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Make sure it's fresh.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup Salted Butter Can use unsalted, just add more salt.
  • ¾ cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used.
  • ½ cup Granulated White Sugar No direct substitution.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Room temperature for best mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure for best flavor.
  • 1-1.5 teaspoons Red Gel Food Coloring Adjust for desired shade.
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Chopped White Chocolate or White Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dark or milk chocolate.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
  3. Cream together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated white sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Mix in egg yolks, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring until well combined and fluffy.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
  6. Stir in chopped white chocolate or chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop dough into 18 balls and place them on lined baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. For softer cookies, opt for the shorter time.
  9. Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for another 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1.5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For uniform cookie shapes, consider using a cookie cutter while they are still warm. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing, and avoid overmixing the dough for chewy texture.

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