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Soft Red Velvet Cookies

Chewy, soft red velvet cookies with cocoa, vanilla, and white chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 2 rimmed baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Whisk the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Step 2: Beat the butter and sugars, then mix in the egg, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring.
  3. Step 3: Mix in the dry ingredients and fold in the chips.
  4. Step 4: Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Preheat the oven to 350°F and scoop the dough onto lined baking sheets.
  6. Step 6: Bake 10 to 11 minutes and cool on the pan for 5 minutes.
  7. Tip: Do not overbake.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per cookie.
Use gel food coloring for the best red color.