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Soft chewy red velvet cookies with white chocolate chips on white kitchen counter

Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

Soft, chewy, and beautifully vibrant, these homemade Red Velvet Cookies combine rich cocoa flavor with a hint of tang from buttermilk and vinegar. Finished with creamy white chocolate chips or luscious cream cheese frosting, they’re the ultimate treat for Valentine’s Day, holidays, or anytime you crave something special.
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Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chill Time (optional): 30 minutes
Total Time: 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 165kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer For creaming butter and sugar
  • Mixing bowls Separate for dry and wet ingredients
  • Silicone baking mat or parchment paper For even baking
  • Cookie scoop Ensures uniform cookie size
  • Wire cooling rack For proper air circulation
  • Piping bag with star tip For optional frosting decoration

Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Cookies

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder for classic red velvet flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring or beet powder alternative
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar activates baking soda
  • ½ cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips optional but recommended

For the Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional)

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt together.
  • Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, red coloring, and vinegar.
  • Alternate adding dry mix and buttermilk; fold in chocolate chips.
  • Scoop 2 tablespoon dough balls, flatten slightly, and bake 10–12 minutes.
  • Cool 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
  • Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and spread on cooled cookies.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 45g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.9mg