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Freshly baked Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies on a cooling rack

Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

Deliciously festive, these Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies blend rich chocolate flavor with a vibrant red hue, making them a perfect treat for special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring Gel food coloring is preferable for vibrant color.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Feel free to use dark or white chocolate chips for variation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy and light.
  4. Beat in the egg, food coloring, and vanilla extract until everything is well incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently stir in the chocolate chips to the dough.
Baking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced out evenly.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  3. Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.