Description
These Red Velvet Cookies with White Chocolate Chips are soft, moist, and rich with a subtle cocoa flavor complemented by creamy white chocolate chips. Perfectly chewy with a vibrant red hue, these cookies make an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tsp red food coloring
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (divided as 2/3 cup and 1/3 cup for topping)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and both sugars together until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla essence, and red food coloring to the creamed mixture and mix thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed and the mixture is well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a smooth dough.
- Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Fold 2/3 cup of the white chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring they’re evenly spread throughout without overmixing.
- Refrigerate Dough: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm it up, which helps the cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Tray: Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy release and cleanup.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Using a spoon, scoop the dough into balls no larger than 2 inches in diameter. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking tray to allow for spreading. Bake the cookies for 14–15 minutes until set but still soft.
- Add Remaining Chocolate Chips: Remove the cookies from the oven and, while still warm, immediately press the remaining white chocolate chips onto the tops to melt slightly, adding a decorative and tasty finish.
Notes
- For even color distribution, mix the red food coloring well with the wet ingredients.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should remain soft in the center.
- Refrigerating the dough helps the cookies maintain shape and develop flavors.
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for best flavor and melt.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
