Ingredients You Need:
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Melted butter, preferably unsalted, when baking cookies;
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Brown sugar or packed granulated sugar;
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Unsweetened cocoa powder from a brand like Hershey’s;
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Baking soda to help you with the spread and make your cookies rise, giving them a soft, chewy texture;
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Salt only if you’re using unsalted butter;
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Vanilla extract for flavoring;
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Chocolate chips for your favorite chocolate flavors, or mix two or more chocolates to get the desired sweetness;
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Red food coloring;
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Eggs;
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All-purpose flour;
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White vinegar or Buttermilk.
Classic Red Velvet Cookie Recipe
Red velvet cookies are baked just like any other normal cookies. Preparing, baking, and cooling off takes less than an hour before the delicious treats are served on your plate. Follow the steps below:
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mats;
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Mix sugar, melted butter, cocoa powder, eggs, baking soda, and salt in a bowl while slowly adding and stirring the flour;
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Stir in the chocolate chips and add vinegar/buttermilk and red food coloring to the batter before finishing;
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Put scoops of this batter 2 inches apart on the baking sheet and let it chill for 25-30 minutes;
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Put the chilled tray into a preheated oven and bake them for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees till the cookies are golden and brown. Remove them from the oven, let them cool, and serve the cookies warm. Your delicious and oozing chocolaty red velvet cookies are ready.
Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
If you do not wish to add chocolate chips to your cookies, go for cream cheese frosting, which gives your dessert a cheesy and sweet-tangy flavor to complement the rich dark velvet. You only need four ingredients to make cream cheese frosting:
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Butter;
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Full Fat Cream Cheese;
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Powdered sugar;
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Vanilla Extract.
Follow these easy steps to make perfect red velvet cookies with cream cheese frosting:
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Whisk butter and cream cheese in a large bowl;
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Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and keep whisking at a low speed until a smooth and spreadable texture is achieved;
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Pipe the frosting;
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To prepare the cookies, follow the five steps as they are and skip the chocolate chips. After the cookies have cooled off, frost them with fresh cream cheese before serving. Viola! You have your cream cheese red velvet cookies.
Vegan Red Velvet Cookies
If you are a vegan or expecting vegan guests, there is no need to change plans for your dessert. Vegan red velvet cookies are equally delicious and easy to prepare and require no fancy ingredients that you can’t find in an everyday pantry.
Substitute the following ingredients from the list of classic red velvet cookie recipes:
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Use only brown sugar, or try coconut and date granulated sugar;
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Replace eggs with flax egg. It can be easily whipped up and keeps the flavor intact due to its neutral profile;
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Vegan butter is an easy and fitting substitute for normal butter and is easily available in the supermarket;
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Vegan chocolate chip varieties taste similar to your normal chocolates, without any dairy.
Once you have all the ingredients in place, follow the steps of the classic red velvet cookie recipe, and you’re set!
Few Tips for a Perfect Batch of Cookies
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Preheat your oven before preparing the dough to have enough time to warm up before you place your batter inside.
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Use a cookie scoop to ensure you’re putting even sizes of cookie dough in the oven.
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To avoid last-minute hassles, you can prep ahead and leave finished cookies in an airtight container for five days before serving.
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Preparing and freezing the dough is normal if you’re not baking the cookies immediately. Make sure you let the dough rest before putting it in the oven.
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Verify your oven temperature, as different ovens have different settings and may not be compatible with the recipe.
Whether you are a novice baker or a seasoned professional, red velvet cookies will always be a joy to prepare. Ditch the huge cake. Just a few easy steps, and you have your delicious cookies ready. The rich vanilla and cocoa undertones with vibrant, velvety texture are a fun and indulging combination, leaving you craving more every time.
So, be it a cozy night in, a festive gathering, or just an indulgent moment, prepare these tasty tiny treats to savor the moment. Personalize and add your unique touches to the recipe with your favorite ingredients. If you do not want to experiment, rely on the classics, and you will surely have a great time. Don’t forget to save some cookies for later, as the cravings never end! Happy baking.
