Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the classic flavors of red velvet cake with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips for a soft, chewy, and irresistibly decadent treat. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies bring a vibrant color and deep chocolate flavor while maintaining a tender texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings (approximately 12-14 cookies) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) Butter, melted
- 1 Egg plus 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Red food coloring
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, beat together the brown sugar, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, mixing until uniform in color and texture.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined without overmixing. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently to distribute evenly.
- Shape dough: Scoop the dough into one-inch balls. Then, take two dough balls at a time and stack one on top of the other to create a snowman shape for each cookie, placing them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cookies appear dry on top and have a very light brown edge. Avoid overbaking to keep them chewy.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Using two dough balls stacked gives the cookies an extra thick and unique snowman-like shape.
- Ensure not to overbake the cookies to maintain a soft and chewy center.
- Red food coloring is key for achieving the signature vibrant red color. Use gel food coloring for a more vivid color without adding extra liquid.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with a vegan butter alternative.
Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Festive Cookies, Soft Cookies, Chewy Cookies