Description
These chewy Red Velvet Cookies combine rich cocoa, a hint of tang, and either white chocolate chips or a cream cheese glaze. Perfect for holidays or anytime indulgence, they’re easy to make, no chilling required, and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white chocolate chips (or optional cream cheese glaze)
Instructions
1. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add egg, milk, vanilla, and red food coloring; beat until smooth and vibrant.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
5. Fold in white chocolate chips.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Scoop dough into tablespoons, space 2 inches apart on sheet.
8. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers soft.
9. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
10. (Optional) Drizzle cooled cookies with cream cheese glaze.
Notes
Softened butter helps with even mixing and soft texture.
Don’t overmix the dough—stop once the flour is just incorporated.
For glaze: blend 2 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp milk, 1/4 tsp vanilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: red velvet cookies, chewy cookies, white chocolate