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Homemade Red Velvet Cookies

These Homemade Red Velvet Cookies are soft, chewy, and infused with the delightful flavors of cocoa and vanilla, topped with optional white chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Make sure to measure correctly.
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it’s at room temperature.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Ensure it’s halal-certified.
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring Ensure it’s halal-certified.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips Optional for added sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until nicely combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until everything is thoroughly mixed.
  5. Gradually fold in the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Stir until just combined.
  6. If using, fold in the white chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough onto the lined baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly set but the centers are still soft.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For dairy-free, you can substitute unsalted butter with plant-based margarine or coconut oil. Keep an eye on baking time as ovens vary; slightly underbaking will keep them chewy. Use the spoon-and-level method for measuring flour to avoid dry cookies.