Red Velvet Cookies: Indulgent Treats for Home Bakers
Delve into the delightful world of red velvet cookies, where rich flavors and a vibrant hue make for the perfect baked treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, add a splash of almond extract.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg