Red Velvet White Chocolate Cookies (Printable Version)

Decadent cocoa-infused cookies with signature red velvet color and creamy white chocolate chunks.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
11 - 2 tsp red food coloring (gel or liquid)
12 - 1 tsp distilled white vinegar

→ Mix-ins

13 - 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
06 - Stir white chocolate chips into dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly soft.
09 - Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • These cookies stay soft for days thanks to the secret ingredient everyone overlooks
  • The white chocolate pairs perfectly with the subtle cocoa flavor
  • They bake up with that signature crackle top that makes people ask for the recipe
02 -
  • Overbaking these is the number one mistake, they continue cooking on the hot pan so pull them out early
  • The vinegar might seem strange but it is essential for that authentic red velvet flavor and texture
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading if your kitchen runs warm
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly, so plan ahead and set everything out
  • Weighing your flour instead of using cup measures guarantees consistent results every time

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