Description
Delight in these soft, chewy red velvet cookies that blend rich cocoa and vibrant color for a truly indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preparation Instructions:
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- 4. Add Egg and Flavorings: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fully incorporated.
- 5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- 6. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow cooling on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg