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Red Velvet Cookies

Light and Chewy Red Velvet Cookies with White Chocolate Bliss

Delightful Red Velvet Cookies with a creamy white chocolate twist, ready in under 30 minutes.
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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: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure carefully to avoid excess
  • 2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder Can be swapped with regular cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for rise
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Offers extra lift
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Use fine sea salt for best outcome
  • 0.75 cups salted butter (softened) Unsalted butter can be used with added salt
  • 0.5 cups light brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel note
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies
  • 2 large egg yolks Richens and binds the dough
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Imparts aromatic sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring Liquid coloring is a substitute
  • 1 cup chopped white chocolate or chips Semi-sweet chocolate can be an alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring until thoroughly combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped white chocolate or chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Portion the cookie dough into 18 balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly puffed and set, then cool on the sheets for 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Measure accurately and avoid overmixing for the best texture. Store in an airtight container.

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