Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons (unsweetened)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Butter: 1 cup (unsalted, softened)
- Sugar: 1 cup (granulated)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (packed)
- Eggs: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Red food coloring: 2 tablespoons (liquid or gel)
- White chocolate chips or cream cheese chips (optional): 1 cup
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Incorporate Food Coloring: Add the red food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in White Chocolate Chips: If using, gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
Scoop and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Enjoy: Serve and relish your delicious red velvet cookies!