Description
Red Velvet Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, blending the rich flavors of cocoa with the tangy sweetness of cream cheese frosting. These soft, chewy cookies showcase a vibrant red hue that makes them perfect for any celebration or cozy night in. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, they’re guaranteed to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Let’s get started on this simple yet scrumptious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel preferred)
- Optional: Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg