Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 10 Oreo cookies, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. This creates a smooth base for your cookie dough.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until the mixture is smooth and uniformly colored, giving the dough its signature red velvet hue.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the dry components.
- Mix dry and wet components: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which could lead to tough cookies.
- Fold in mix-ins: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped Oreo cookies, dispersing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly underbaked for a chewy texture.
- Cool cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, helping them to firm up and retain their shape.
Notes
- Chilling the dough before baking improves texture and enhances flavor.
- For a bakery-style finish, top cookies with extra white chocolate chips or Oreo pieces before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft for several days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American