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Red Velvet Cookies

Red Velvet Cookies

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 5
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk you can substitute with milk + 1 teaspoon lemon juice if you don’t have buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips optional, but they add a nice twist!
  • Cream cheese frosting for drizzle or as filling if you want to make a sandwich cookie!

Method
 

Preheat the Oven:
  1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
  1. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and white sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until it’s light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Add Egg and Vanilla:
  1. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and continue to beat until well combined.
Add Red Food Coloring:
  1. Pour in the red food coloring and mix well, creating that gorgeous red velvet hue.
Alternate Wet and Dry Ingredients:
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients (the flour mix) to the wet ingredients in batches, alternating with the buttermilk.
  2. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until combined, but don’t overwork the dough.
Fold in Chocolate Chips (Optional):
  1. If you're using white chocolate chips, fold them in now.
Scoop the Dough:
  1. Use a cookie scoop (or tablespoon) to drop rounded scoops of dough onto your prepared baking sheets. Space them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies:
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just slightly golden. Don’t overbake, as these cookies stay soft inside.
Cool and Frost:
  1. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Once cooled, drizzle with some cream cheese frosting if you want a rich, decadent finish!

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