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If you love Red Velvet Cake Recipe, then you are going to love Red Velvet Cookies. These batch of cookies bake soft, chewy and full of amazing flavor.
![Close-up of a cooling rack holding freshly baked Red Velvet cookies studded with white chocolate chips. The cookies have a rich red hue and are slightly cracked on the surface. A colorful cloth is partially visible in the bottom left corner.](https://www.eatingonadime.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1200-x-1800-Red-Velvet-Cookies-14-of-21.jpg)
My family loves when I make Red Velvet desserts for Valentine’s Day and Christmas. I have made Red Velvet Waffles, Red Velvet Ice Cream Recipe, and Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes. But these red velvet chocolate chip cookies is one my family’s favorite.
These cookies have the best flavor and we have even drizzled cream cheese frosting on top for added flavor.
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Why We Love Red Velvet Cookies
If your family loves Red Velvet desserts as much a mine, then they will loves these cookies. The ingredients are simple and the steps are easy. If you are a baker, you probably already have the majority of the ingredients.
Whether you are celebrating the holidays or just love baking cookies, these red velvet cookies are delicious with the best soft and chewy texture.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Use Dutch Process Cocoa Powder for the best flavor. But unsweetened cocoa powder is also great choice.
- Baking Soda – Gives the cookies a fluffy texture
- Butter – Use unsalted softened butter
- Light Brown Sugar – You can also make Homemade Brown Sugar
- White Chocolate Chips – Try making this recipe with semi-sweet chocolate chips
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
How to Make Red Velvet Cookies
- Step 1 – In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, coca powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
![Two mixing bowls: one with a whisk and brown dry ingredients in the top left, and the other with an electric mixer and yellow mixture in the center. A small bottle of red food coloring for Red Velvet Cookies is nearby on the right. The text "Eating on a Dime.com" is at the bottom.](https://www.eatingonadime.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1200-x-1800-Red-Velvet-Cookies-4-of-21.jpg)
Step 2 – In a separate large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until creamy (approximately 3-4 minutes). Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until combined and creamy.
![A clear glass bowl filled with cookie dough mixture sits on a marble countertop. Nearby, a small clear bowl contains white chocolate chips, and a small red-capped bottle, possibly food coloring or extract to make Red Velvet Cookies, is placed beside it.](https://www.eatingonadime.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1200-x-1800-Red-Velvet-Cookies-5-of-21.jpg)
Step 3 – Slowly stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to over mix the batter.
![A glass mixing bowl filled with red velvet cookie dough sits on a white marble surface. A small glass bowl with white chocolate chips is placed beside the larger bowl. The lower left corner of the image has text that reads "Eating on a Dime.com.](https://www.eatingonadime.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1200-x-1800-Red-Velvet-Cookies-6-of-21.jpg)
Step 4 – Add in the red food coloring and stir until the dough is a dark vibrant red color.
![A clear glass bowl filled with red velvet cookie dough and white chocolate chips. A white spatula with a wooden handle is placed inside the bowl, and a few white chocolate chips are scattered on the white marble countertop nearby.](https://www.eatingonadime.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1200-x-1800-Red-Velvet-Cookies-7-of-21.jpg)
Step 5 – Stir the chocolate chips into the batter by hand. Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30-60 minutes (but not longer than 2 hours).
![A baking sheet lined with parchment paper holds six Red Velvet Cookies, each sprinkled with white chocolate chips. A spatula is lifting one cookie, showing its underside. The baking sheet sits on a white marble surface.](https://www.eatingonadime.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1200-x-1800-Red-Velvet-Cookies-9-of-21.jpg)
Step 6 – Scoop Cookie dough on baking sheet. Bake for 10-13 minutes until the edges of the cookies are set. The center of the cookies will still look undercooked but the cookies will continue to cook as they set.
![A cooling rack filled with red velvet cookies topped with white chocolate chips sits on a marble countertop. A colorful cloth is partially visible in the bottom left, and a bowl of extra white chocolate chips is in the top right corner.](https://www.eatingonadime.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1200-x-1800-Red-Velvet-Cookies-10-of-21.jpg)
Step 7 – Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes and then move them to wire racks to cool completely. Then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Ingredients – Make sure all your cold temperature ingredients are at room temperature before making the cookie dough to ensure that they combine evenly.
- Cookie Scoop – Use a medium size cookie scoop (approximately 1.5 tablespoons) to place the cookie dough on baking sheets spaced approximately 2-3 inches apart to allow room for the cookies to spread.
- Combine Ingredients – Combine the ingredients in a bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment or with a hand mixer. Mix ingredients together until combined but make sure to not overmix.
- Baking Sheets – Line baking sheets with parchment paper to easily remove cookies from the pan. It also makes cleanup a breeze.
- Chill Dough – For best results make sure to chill the cookie dough for no more than 2 hours. This creates the best cookies with the best texture.
- Red Food Coloring – For the best red color we recommend using gel food coloring instead of the liquid food coloring.
![A stack of red velvet cookies with white chocolate chips sits on a white surface. One cookie, with a bite taken out of it, leans against the stack. In the background, there's a partially visible glass bottle of milk and a colorful cloth.](https://www.eatingonadime.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1200-x-1800-Red-Velvet-Cookies-20-of-21.jpg)
Frequently Asked Questions
Red velvet has a rich flavor that is sweet and a unique taste. It has a mild chocolate and vanilla flavor that is delicious.
Cooking times will vary depending on the size of your cookies and your oven. We baked our cookies in about 10 minutes. If the cookies have a soft center then, allow the cookies to finish cookie on the baking sheet when you remove from the oven.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Place a piece of bread in the container with the cookies to keep them soft.
Yes, you can freeze red velvet cookies. Store in freezer safe container in layers divided by parchment paper. See How to Freeze Cookies for Baking for even more tips.
![Three red velvet cookies with white chocolate chips are stacked on each other in the foreground, while more cookies are scattered in the background. A glass of milk sits to the right, and a colorful cloth is partially visible in the lower left corner.](https://www.eatingonadime.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1200-x-1800-Red-Velvet-Cookies-17-of-21.jpg)
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![Three red velvet cookies are displayed, topped with several white chocolate chips. The cookies have a slightly cracked surface and rich red color, with the white chocolate chips providing a stark contrast. A pink-tinged cloth is partially visible in the corner, enhancing the vibrant scene of these delightful red velvet cookies.](https://www.eatingonadime.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1200-x-1800-Red-Velvet-Cookies-16-of-21.jpg)
Red Velvet Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 teaspoons Red Gel Food Coloring
- 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, coca powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until creamy (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until combined and creamy.
- Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to over mix the batter.
- Add in the red food coloring and stir until the dough is a dark vibrant red color.
- Stir the chocolate chips into the batter by hand.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30-60 minutes (but not longer than 2 hours).
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a medium size cookie scoop (approximately 1.5 tablespoons) to place the cookie dough on baking sheets spaced approximately 2-3 inches apart to allow room for the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes until the edges of the cookies are set. The center of the cookies will still look undercooked but the cookies will continue to cook as they set.
- Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes and then move them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
I love how soft these Red Velvet Cookies turned out!