Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Cookies are simple to make and always feel a little special. They're soft, loaded with chocolate chips, and have that classic red velvet taste that works well for holidays or any time you want something a little different.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Soft, chewy texture with a rich red velvet flavor.
- Filled with white chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Quick chill time and no-fuss baking.
- Perfect for cookie trays, gifting, or holiday baking.
Ingredients in Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies
- all purpose flour
- cocoa powder
- baking soda
- salt
- unsalted butter, softened
- light brown sugar, packed
- white sugar
- egg
- milk
- vanilla extract
- red food coloring
- semi-sweet chocolate chips (dark chocolate chips are good too!)
- white chocolate chips
How to Make Red Velvet Cookies with Chocolate and White Chocolate Chips
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough forms.
- Mix in the red food coloring until evenly tinted.
- Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for 10 minutes.
- Scoop by rounded tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until the tops look set.
- Add extra chocolate chips to the tops of the cookies if desired.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Quick Tips
- Use room temperature butter for the best cookie dough texture.
- For deeper red velvet flavor, add a touch more cocoa powder.
- Red food coloring helps achieve the classic red velvet look.
- Place extra white chocolate chips on the top of the cookies right after baking for a bakery-style finish.
- Chill the dough briefly to keep the cookies thick and soft.
Storage
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
To freeze, place baked cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw before enjoying.
More Red Velvet Recipes
If you enjoy baking with red velvet, here are a few more recipes you may like:
- Red Velvet Poke Cake - A moist red velvet cake soaked in sweet filling and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.
- Red Velvet Cupcakes - Soft cupcakes with classic red velvet flavor and a smooth, creamy topping.
- Red Velvet Whoopie Pies - Fluffy red velvet cookies sandwiched with a rich cream filling.
- Red Velvet Bars - Easy-to-make dessert bars with a soft texture and bold red velvet flavor.
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Cookies
Soft, chewy red velvet cookies filled with white and semi-sweet chocolate chips. A simple and festive treat with a classic red velvet flavor.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter - softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar - packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough forms.
- Mix in the red food coloring until evenly tinted.
- Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for 10 minutes.
- Scoop by rounded tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until the tops look set.
- Add extra chocolate chips to the tops of the cookies if desired.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough briefly to help the cookies keep their shape.
- Add extra chocolate chips to the tops right after baking for a bakery-style look.
- Use gel food coloring for a deeper red color.
- Do not overbake. The cookies will finish setting as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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