Description
Indulge in these delightful Red Velvet Cookies, bursting with flavor and perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Egg Yolks
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Red Gel Food Coloring
- 1 cup Chopped White Chocolate or White Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Nuts
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add egg yolks, vanilla, and food coloring; beat until combined, about 2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix in dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in white chocolate.
- Scoop and Bake: Form 18 balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart on baking sheets; bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Measure flour accurately for optimal results.
- Ensure baking soda and baking powder are fresh.
- Use room temperature egg yolks.
- Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Try walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg