Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies: These bright red cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with incredible red velvet flavor! Day 2 of the 14 Days of Love!
They say red is the color of confidence. I don’t know who “they” are, but it seems like a legitimate statement, right?
I mean, these red velvet cookies look pretty confident, perfect for day 2 of the 14 Days of Love fest over here (you can find Day 1 here). Put them next to a traditional chocolate chip cookie, and I’d bet your eyes would be drawn to the red one. They’re brilliantly eye-catching, and as “they” say again, word on the street is that we eat with our eyes first.
I believe it. Browsing the pinterest food and drink category is a really, really bad idea. I see things and then I want to make them.
Like immediately.
Even if I’m not hungry, suddenly, I see something that’s chocolate heaven, and I start craving it.
It’s kind of like that underrated ’90s flick with Martin Short, Clifford.
It has nothing to with the big red dog (the color is everywhere) and everything to do with stupid, slapstick comedy. I could never recommend this film because as much as I love it, I have to admit, it’s a pretty weird movie and takes a special kind of humor to appreciate it.
But there’s this one scene where Martin Short (who is an actual adult playing a 10-year boy) straight up needs chocolate. Like, he needs it. He starts hyperventilating and badgers his uncle into getting him chocolate. Now, of course, he didn’t actually need the chocolate. It was all a diversion.
But.
Sometimes, I feel like I can relate to that scene. Sometimes, I just need all the chocolate.
And these red velvet cookies are the cure.
These cookies begin with my go-to, tried and true base. It makes my all-time favorite s’mores chocolate chip cookies and my cake batter funfetti chocolate chip cookies.
It begins with the traditional creaming of the butter and sugars, then the creaming of the egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk and salt.
The usual suspects of flour and baking soda are added with cornstarch and cocoa powder, then mixed together with the wet ingredients.
Next comes red food coloring, then the white chocolate chips, a quick chill, a scoop onto the baking sheet, a 10-12 bake, and then into pure red velvet heaven!
These homemade red velvet cookies are full of white chocolate chips. Red Velvet White Chocolate Chips Cookies are full of all the classic red velvet cake recipe flavors!
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp espresso powder, optional
- 1 Tbsp buttermilk*
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp red food coloring (I used liquid)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Beat butter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in brown sugar and white sugar and beat until well creamed. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, salt, buttermilk, and espresso powder. Add in the food coloring and mix. Once combined, set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and cocoa powder. Once combined, slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Once combined, if the dough is not as red as you would like, feel free to add in more food coloring until it's at your desired color.
- Add in white chocolate chips. Mix. Once combined, chill the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. (Or, if you're impatient like me, scoop the dough onto a baking sheet, and pop into the freezer for five minutes and then bake).
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Scoop dough into 2-inch Tbsp balls, place 2-inches apart on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly soft to the touch but not gooey (because of the color, red velvet cookies can be hard to tell if they're that "golden brown", thus the touch method is my best bet! 🙂 )
- Allow to cool and enjoy!
*The buttermilk can be substituted with regular milk. Buttermilk just gives the cookies that traditional red velvet flavor! 🙂
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Katie @The Semisweet Sisters says
I’m loving your 14 Days of Love Posts. These recipes look amazing!
Michelle says
Thanks, Katie! 🙂
Chrissy says
These look incredible! I am so trying these asap! Your recipes are the ones I trust completely! 🙂
Michelle says
Thanks, Chrissy! That means so much to me! 🙂
Dyana says
Can we just discuss your pictures for a sec? Gorgeous! Pinned!
Michelle says
Thanks, Dyana!
Allie | BakingAMoment says
These are the most perfect red velvet cookies ever! They look so thick and chewy, and I love that there’s actually buttermilk in them. Pinning!
Michelle says
Thanks so much, Allie! 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
These are definitely the perfect cookies for Valentine’s Day. They look delicious!
Michelle says
Thanks, Christin! 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
These cookies look gorgeous, Michelle! Red velvet is my absolute favorite, so I can only imagine how good these cookies must taste. Pinned!
Michelle says
Thanks, Gayle!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
These cookies look so amazing! You can’t go wrong with red velvet 😉 Can’t wait to follow the “14 Days of Love!”
Michelle says
Thanks, Megan! I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These look amazing! Perfect for valentine’s 🙂
Michelle says
Thanks, Medha! 🙂
April @ Girl Gone Gourmet says
These cookies look great! I’ve never made red velvet cookies before – need to add them to the list 🙂
Michelle says
Thanks, April! 🙂 I have to say, red velvet is awesome in cookie form!
Erin @ Making Memories says
These are great1 And perfect for Valentine’s Day!
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Michelle says
Thank you, Erin!
Jen and Emily @ Layers of Happiness says
I’m obsessed with your 14 days of love idea! And these cookies… you can never go wrong with red velvet! Yummy!!!
Michelle says
Thanks so much!! 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Oh yes, I can totally relate. Right now I need alllll the red velvet! Pinned!
Michelle says
Thanks so much, Dorothy!
Ussen Taleus says
Let me say one thing .Okay…..Ill say two things ; these cookies are the best I have ever had , and I’ve had plenty of cookies before but the white chocolaty is like a volcano that has erupted into your mouth. I know I sound like a cookie fiend but I am not. Sorry , Lol I just really love these cookies.
Lissa says
These were amazing!!
Shell says
Made these for a party and they were a huge hit!
Tami says
One of my favorite recipes!
Florist Bieber says
I loved this recipe! I would recommend using HERSHEY’S COOKIES ‘N’ CREME BAKING PIECES for some delicious red velvet cookies and cream cookies.
Andy says
Sorry, but Red Velvet is not just something with red food colouring in it.
Michelle says
You’re right! Red velvet has to do with the combination between cocoa and vinegar/or buttermilk. The extra red food coloring helps give red velvet desserts a more pronounced color. This recipe has a bit of cocoa and buttermilk, giving it that classic red velvet flavor. 🙂
avocados says
omg these cookies were absolutely delicious😭💞 my friend and i just made them, definitely worth all the work!!!❤️
Kendra says
Made these for a cookie exchange and I am your new biggest fan 👏👏👏 So tasty and versatile! I might try them as double chocolate cookies next time
DebzM says
For how long can I storage them?
Michelle says
Hi! If stored in airtight container, they should stay fresh for 2-3 days. Possibly a little longer if it’s cool in your home. 😀