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Red Velvet Cookies: The Ultimate Guide to Making Perfectly Soft and Chewy Cookies


  • Author: isabil

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup Butter (cold), cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 teaspoons Red Food Coloring
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 3 cups Flour (or 1 1/2 cups cake flour + 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, not packed)
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups White Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat.
  • Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together cold butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Scrape down the sides of the bowl for even mixing.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
  • Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in white chocolate chips evenly.
  • Portion Dough: Use a cookie scoop to create 3 to 4-ounce mounds of dough. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, ensuring cookies are slightly underbaked. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring.
  • Serve: Once cooled, enjoy the soft, chewy goodness of these cookies!

Notes

  • Chill the Dough: For better control over spreading, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Avoid Overbaking: Remove cookies when the edges are set, but the centers look slightly underdoneu2014they’ll continue cooking as they cool.
  • Use Light-Colored Sheets: Prevent over-browning by using light-colored baking sheets.
  • Room Temperature Eggs: Ensure eggs are at room temperature to incorporate better with other ingredients.
  • Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze dough balls for up to 3 months.