Pink Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in a whimsical treat that's as delightful to make as it is to eat! Our Pink Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is your ticket to baking joy in under 30 minutes. These aren’t just cookies; they're a burst of fun, flavor, and a touch of elegance, all wrapped up in a perfectly chewy, chocolate-studded package. Plus, with a few simple swaps, you can even make them a little healthier without sacrificing that irresistible taste. I always sneak one straight from the oven – shhh, don't tell!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This recipe is more than just a list of ingredients and instructions; it's a memory in the making. I remember baking these Pink Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies with my daughter for her birthday. She was ecstatic because of the beautiful pink color and chocolate chips! It instantly became a memorable tradition that adds some magic to the day.

Ingredients

• Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

• Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (or pink food coloring gel)

• Extras:

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup pink sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Preheat: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients.
2. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer if you have one.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Then, stir in the red (or pink) food coloring until the batter is evenly colored.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the white chocolate chips.
7. Drop by Spoonfuls: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Add Sprinkles (Optional): If desired, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with pink sprinkles before baking.
9. Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set (but still soft).
10. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pink Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in a whimsical treat that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat! Our Pink Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is your ticket to baking joy in under 30 minutes.

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Cook Time 9 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

Dry Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring (or pink food coloring gel)

Extras

• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup pink sprinkles (optional, for decoration)

Equipment

• Oven
• Baking Sheets
• Mixing Bowls
• Electric Mixer (optional)
• Whisk
• Wire Rack

Method

 

1. Preheat: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients.
2. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
   2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer if you have one.
   1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Then, stir in the red (or pink) food coloring until the batter is evenly colored.
   1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon red food coloring
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
   2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon red food coloring
6. Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the white chocolate chips.
   1 cup white chocolate chips
7. Drop by Spoonfuls: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Add Sprinkles (Optional): If desired, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with pink sprinkles before baking.
   1/2 cup pink sprinkles
9. Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set (but still soft).
10. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.