Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 0.333 cup granulated sugar
• 50 g large egg (Approximately 50 g; at room temperature)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (Use either vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• salt (Pinch)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 tsp red gel food coloring (Add more for a deeper red color)
• 0.25 cup natural cocoa powder

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, natural cocoa powder, and salt. Set the dry mixture aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric beater until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the room-temperature egg and vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste to the butter mixture. Beat with the electric beater until well combined, about 2–3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the red gel food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly colored.

6. 6

   Gradually mix the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

7. 7

   Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips until they are distributed throughout the dough.

8. 8

   Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 5 inches of space between each cookie.

9. 9

   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.

10. 10

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Natural cocoa powder may give the cookies a slightly different flavor profile. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. The source says “coca powder” in one instruction; this is interpreted as the listed natural cocoa powder.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cookies
• baked
• red velvet
• chocolate chip
• vegetarian