Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies, where each bite combines the rich flavor of cocoa and a hint of sweetness, wrapped in a striking crimson hue. These cookies are soft, chewy, and utterly irresistible, perfect for any occasion—from cozy nights at home to celebrations with friends. Bake a batch today and discover why these cookies are a beloved favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate sifted flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in red food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Gently mix in chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded mounds of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added variety, substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with white chocolate chips or nuts. To enhance flavor complexity, consider using almond extract instead of vanilla or sprinkle sea salt on top before baking.