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Red Velvet Cookies

Chewy Red Velvet Cookies with White Chocolate Delight

These red velvet cookies are chewy and studded with white chocolate, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder Using Dutch process gives a richer taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check for freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups Salted Butter Softened for better integration
  • 0.5 cups Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Boosts sweetness
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Use at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Red Gel Food Coloring Adjust for more vibrancy
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Chopped White Chocolate White chocolate chips are a great alternative

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring to the creamed mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped white chocolate until distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop the dough into 18 equal balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each ball.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, aiming for 10 minutes for soft centers and 12 for crisp edges.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 weeks.

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