Red Velvet White Chocolate Cookies (Printable)
Decadent cocoa cookies with signature red velvet tang and creamy white chocolate chips
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
11 - 2 tsp red food coloring (gel or liquid)
12 - 1 tsp distilled white vinegar
→ Mix-ins
13 - 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
03 - Beat butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
06 - Stir in white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly soft. Do not overbake for optimal texture.
09 - Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to finish cooling.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The white chocolate chips balance the slight cocoa tanginess perfectly
- They stay chewy for days if you can manage not to eat them all immediately
02 -
- Overmixing once the flour is added makes tough cookies so stop as soon as everything combines
- The dough will look alarmingly red but that is exactly right for authentic red velvet flavor
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients make the biggest difference in texture so plan ahead
- Underbaking by just 30 seconds keeps these wonderfully fudgy in the center