Red Velvet Cookies

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.

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

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How to Make Red Velvet Cookies

• Step 1 – In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, coca powder, baking soda and salt.  Set aside. 

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. 

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. 

Step 4 – Add in the red food coloring and stir until the dough is a dark vibrant red color. 

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). 

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. 

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.