Description
Indulgent valentines day red velvet cookies promise sweet romance with their rich crimson hue and velvety texture. Chocolate chips and cream cheese frosting create a luxurious treat perfect for sharing intimate moments with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Mix-ins:
- 1 cup (175g) white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a harmonious dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl to ensure uniform distribution.
- Generate a smooth, creamy base by vigorously beating butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture achieves a light, fluffy consistency.
- Introduce moisture and color by incorporating egg, milk, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring, mixing until the ingredients form a vibrant, homogeneous liquid.
- Merge the dry and wet components carefully, stirring just until combined to maintain the cookies’ delicate texture, then gently fold in white chocolate chips for bursts of sweetness.
- Craft uniform cookie portions by dropping rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, strategically spacing them to allow proper expansion during baking.
- Transform the raw dough into delectable treats by baking for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers that promise a moist, tender result.
- Allow the freshly baked cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, facilitating slight firming, before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Elevate the color intensity by using gel food coloring, which provides a more vibrant red hue without altering the cookie’s texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, more structured cookies.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the same soft and chewy texture.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like cream cheese chips or crushed pecans to add extra flavor and crunch to the classic red velvet profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg