Hey there, fellow cookie lover! Craving something decadent but short on time? Want a treat that won't completely derail your healthy eating goals? Look no further! These Red Velvet Cookies are the answer. They're quick to whip up, surprisingly wholesome, and bursting with that classic red velvet flavor we all adore. Trust me, one bite and you'll be hooked (I know I still sneak one even when I’m supposedly on a diet… wink wink!).
Why You Will Love This Recipe
I remember making Red Velvet Cookies with my grandma every Christmas. The kitchen would fill with this amazing smell, and the bright red color just screamed holiday cheer. It's more than just a cookie recipe; it is a spoonful of childhood joy.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 ounce red food coloring (gel or liquid)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
For the Cream Cheese Frosting (optional):
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add the vinegar and red food coloring.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Drop: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost (optional): While the cookies are cooling, make the cream cheese frosting. Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Serve: Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the cream cheese frosting, if desired. Enjoy your delightful Red Velvet Cookies!
Red Velvet Cookies
Quick and easy Red Velvet Cookies bursting with classic flavor. A surprisingly wholesome treat!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.½ cup unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- Combine: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add the vinegar and red food coloring.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar, 1 ounce red food coloring
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Fold: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips.1 cup white chocolate chips
- Drop: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost (optional): While the cookies are cooling, make the cream cheese frosting. Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until light and fluffy.4 ounces cream cheese, softened, ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Serve: Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the cream cheese frosting, if desired. Enjoy your delightful Red Velvet Cookies!4 ounces cream cheese, softened, ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract