Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

Soft and chewy red velvet cookies recipe made with rich cocoa and vanilla flavor, perfect for holidays or everyday baking. Easy to make, full of flavor, and sure to impress with their bakery-style texture.

No ratings yet

Print Pin

Course: Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Holiday

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Cooling Time: 5

Total Time: 30

Servings: cookies

Calories: 200kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 Stand mixer or hand mixer For creaming butter and sugars efficiently
1 Cookie scoop Ensures even cookie portions for uniform baking
2 Large mixing bowls One for dry ingredients; one for wet ingredients
1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking and helps cookies bake evenly
1–2 Baking sheets Lined with parchment paper; used for baking cookies
1 Cooling rack Allows cookies to cool without getting soggy on the bottom

Ingredients

2¼ cups all-purpose flour Forms the cookie structure
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder Adds signature red velvet flavor
1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise
½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
1 cup unsalted butter Softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar Packed
2 large eggs Room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract Enhances red velvet flavor
1 tablespoon red food coloring Liquid
1 teaspoon white vinegar Gives that signature tang
1 cup white chocolate chips Optional but recommended
½ cup mini chocolate chips Optional for extra chocolate

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Whisk flour, cocoa, soda, and salt
Cream butter and both sugars
Beat in eggs, vanilla, color, vinegar
Gradually mix in dry ingredients
Fold in chips
Scoop onto baking sheet
Bake 10–12 minutes
Cool on pan 5 mins, then rack

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition