Description
Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the classic flavors of red velvet cake with the soft, chewy texture of a chocolate chip cookie. These vibrant cookies feature a hint of cocoa, rich vanilla, and creamy chocolate chips—perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 and 2/3 cups (210g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon red gel food coloring (or 2 teaspoons beet powder)
- 1 cup (180g) white or semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla; beat on high speed for 1 minute until fully incorporated. Scrape bowl as needed.
- On low speed, mix in dry ingredients, then add buttermilk and red food coloring. Mix until just combined. Dough will be sticky.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour (up to 3 days). Let sit at room temp for 15 minutes if chilled longer than 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Place on baking sheet about 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Top warm cookies with extra chocolate chips. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough to prevent spreading.
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red color, or beet powder for a natural option.
- Press cookies slightly after baking if they didn’t spread enough.
- Use parchment or silicone baking mats for best results.
- Dough and baked cookies freeze well for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
