Easy Red Velvet Cookies with Rich Cocoa Flavour
These Easy Red Velvet Cookies with Rich Cocoa Flavour are a delightful dance of subtle chocolate and a tender, chewy bite, guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone's face. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies impress with their vibrant color and rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Total Time: 30-32 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups All-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Unsalted butter
1 and 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
2 Large eggs
2 teaspoons Red food coloring
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/4 cup Buttermilk
1/2 cup White chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- Add eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk
- Fold in optional white chocolate chips
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, leaving space between cookies
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft
- Cool on sheets for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack
Notes
Use gel food coloring for better color.
Chill the dough to prevent spreading.