Red Velvet White Chocolate Cookies (Printable)
Decadent cocoa cookies with signature red velvet tang and creamy white chocolate chips
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
11 - 2 teaspoons red food coloring
12 - 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
→ Mix-ins
13 - 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs individually, beating thoroughly after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar until fully blended.
05 - Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
06 - Gently stir white chocolate chips into dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons dough per cookie onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They combine the tangy, cocoa kissed flavor of red velvet cake with the chewy comfort of a homemade cookie
- The vegetable oil keeps them incredibly soft for days unlike pure butter cookies that firm up
- White chocolate balances the slight acidity from vinegar and creates the perfect sweet contrast
02 -
- Overmixing once the flour is added will make these cookies tough instead of tender
- The vinegar might seem strange but it is absolutely essential for that authentic red velvet flavor
- These cookies continue cooking on the hot baking sheet so removing them while centers look slightly underbaked is perfect
03 -
- Room temperature eggs incorporate better and prevent the dough from separating
- Using a cookie scoop ensures uniform sizing so everything bakes evenly