Description
Soft, chewy, and visually striking red velvet cookies that are easy to bake and delicious to eat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure you preheat the oven and avoid overmixing the dough for fluffy cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American