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Red Velvet Cookies

Red Velvet Cookies
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These Red Velvet Cookies are soft, chewy, and sweet with a subtle cocoa flavor and a vibrant red hue. Perfectly balanced with buttermilk and cocoa, they offer tender bites with slightly crisp edges and optional cream cheese chips for a delightful twist. Ideal for festive occasions, gifting, or an everyday treat.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • 1 cup cream cheese chips or chunks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Oven and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even baking and prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. This incorporates air for a tender texture.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and red food coloring until fully combined, which adds moisture, tenderness, and that signature red color.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, stirring just until dough forms to avoid toughness.
  5. Stir in Extras: Fold in cream cheese chips or chunks if using, adding creamy richness and texture.
  6. Shape and Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set without breaking.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for better creaming with sugar.
  • Do not skip the buttermilk as it adds essential moisture and tang.
  • Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off to prevent dense cookies.
  • Remove cookies from the oven when edges are firm but centers still look slightly underbaked for softness.
  • Customize by adding favorite chips, nuts, or dried fruits to vary flavor and texture.

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Keywords: red velvet cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, cream cheese cookies, holiday cookies, easy cookies, red food coloring cookies

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