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Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

Created by: Courtney
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Yield: 28 cookies
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.

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (22 g) cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups (330 g) light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 (2) large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3 tsp (3 tsp) vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp (2 tsp) red gel food coloring (add more or less to preference)
  • ½ tsp (0.5 tsp) white vinegar
  • 3 cups (540 g) semisweet chocolate chips (divided - 2 cups for the cookie dough & 1 cup to press into the cookie dough balls)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ (177℃). Line baking sheet pans with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
  • 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.
Cookie Baking Tools & Supplies (affiliate links): Baking sheet pan | Silicone baking mats or parchment paper | Large cookie scoop | Cooling rack | Stand mixer or electric hand mixer | Red gel food coloring
Note: Metric conversions and nutritional information are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

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