Red velvet chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with semisweet chocolate chips, bringing together subtle cocoa flavor and that signature red velvet richness. With crisp edges, tender centers, and a bold bakery-style look, these cookies feel extra special while still being easy enough to make anytime the craving hits.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar for a few minutes until well combined and smooth.
Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, red gel food coloring, and white vinegar, and mix until well combined. Add in the flour mixture and mix on low speed until the cookie dough comes together. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure all the ingredients are well combined. Fold in 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips until they are well dispersed throughout the cookie dough.
Use a large cookie scoop (3 tablespoons) to portion the cookie dough and place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet pans, allowing room for spreading. Press the additional 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough balls.
Bake the cookies for about 14 minutes until the cookies are set on the edges and slightly underbaked in the center. Cool the cookies on the pan for 2 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storing & Serving:
Room temperature: Store the cookies in an airtight container or resealable storage bag at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
Refrigerator (cookie dough): Store the unbaked cookie dough balls in the refrigerator in an airtight container or resealable storage bag for 1 week. Bring the cookie dough balls to room temperature and then bake as directed.
Freezer (cookie dough): Store the unbaked cookie dough balls in the freezer in an airtight container or resealable storage bag for 3 months. Bring the cookie dough balls to room temperature and then bake as directed.
Freezer (baked cookies): Store the baked cookies in the freezer in an airtight container or resealable storage bag for 3 months.