Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies
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!
Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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!
Notes
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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Meet Michelle
I’m a self-taught baker who truly believes it’s impossible to be upset when eating dessert. It’s my life’s goal to bake everyone happy!
If I’m not baking, I’m probably reading a good book with a cup a coffee in hand.
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I’m loving your 14 Days of Love Posts. These recipes look amazing!
Thanks, Katie! 🙂
These look incredible! I am so trying these asap! Your recipes are the ones I trust completely! 🙂
Thanks, Chrissy! That means so much to me! 🙂
Can we just discuss your pictures for a sec? Gorgeous! Pinned!
Thanks, Dyana!
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!
Thanks so much, Allie! 🙂
These are definitely the perfect cookies for Valentine’s Day. They look delicious!
Thanks, Christin! 🙂
These cookies look gorgeous, Michelle! Red velvet is my absolute favorite, so I can only imagine how good these cookies must taste. Pinned!
Thanks, Gayle!
These cookies look so amazing! You can’t go wrong with red velvet 😉 Can’t wait to follow the “14 Days of Love!”
Thanks, Megan! I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
These look amazing! Perfect for valentine’s 🙂
Thanks, Medha! 🙂
These cookies look great! I’ve never made red velvet cookies before – need to add them to the list 🙂
Thanks, April! 🙂 I have to say, red velvet is awesome in cookie form!
These are great1 And perfect for Valentine’s Day!
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Thank you, Erin!
I’m obsessed with your 14 days of love idea! And these cookies… you can never go wrong with red velvet! Yummy!!!
Thanks so much!! 🙂
Oh yes, I can totally relate. Right now I need alllll the red velvet! Pinned!
Thanks so much, Dorothy!
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.
These were amazing!!
Made these for a party and they were a huge hit!
One of my favorite recipes!
I loved this recipe! I would recommend using HERSHEY’S COOKIES ‘N’ CREME BAKING PIECES for some delicious red velvet cookies and cream cookies.
Sorry, but Red Velvet is not just something with red food colouring in it.
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. 🙂
omg these cookies were absolutely delicious😭💞 my friend and i just made them, definitely worth all the work!!!❤️
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
For how long can I storage them?
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. 😀