Description
The Copycat Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is a delightful dessert that marries the flavor of red velvet with the beloved texture of a chewy cookie. These cookies are soft, tender, and rich with both semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, creating a perfect balance of flavors. You can also top these cookies with a sweet, creamy cream cheese glaze for that extra touch of indulgence. Whether you’re baking them for a holiday, a special event, or a simple snack, these red velvet cookies are bound to be a hit.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
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2¼ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¾ cup packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1-2 tablespoons red food coloring (liquid or gel)
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Glaze (Optional):
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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3-4 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time. After the eggs are well incorporated, add the vanilla extract and red food coloring. Continue mixing until the dough is evenly colored.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as that can affect the cookie’s texture.
Fold in both the semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips (if using). The dough should now be rich with color and studded with chocolatey goodness.
Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded balls of dough onto your prepared baking sheets. Space the dough balls about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set, but the centers still look slightly soft. This ensures that they’ll be chewy.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, you can prepare the cream cheese glaze. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Once the glaze is smooth and has a drizzling consistency, drizzle it over the cooled cookies for an added touch of sweetness.
Notes
For a bakery-style finish, frost with a generous layer of cream cheese frosting and garnish with red velvet crumbs or white chocolate shavings. This decadent treat is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or whenever you’re craving something special.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Copycat Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe