Red Velvet Cookies

Recipe Overview 🍽️

History of the Recipe ✍️

Red velvet is traditionally associated with a popular cake in the United States, which gained notoriety in the 1920s. The trend for red velvet desserts quickly evolved to include variations like cupcakes and cookies. This Red Velvet Cookies recipe combines the sweetness of red velvet cake with the crispy texture of a cookie, offering a perfect balance.

Ingredients 🛒

listed in the order of use in the procedure:

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 170 g softened butter
• 200 g sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 100 g white chocolate chips (optional)
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional

Steps (How to Make ) 🥣

1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.
4. Add Egg and Flavorings: Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring into the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, beating on low speed until the dough is smooth.
6. Add Chocolate Chips: If using, gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
7. Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon, drop dough balls onto the baking sheet, spacing them a few centimeters apart.
8. Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are firm. The cookies will continue to cook while cooling.
9. Cooling: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef Tips 👨‍🍳

• For an even more intense color, feel free to add a little more food coloring.
• Ensure the butter is well softened for a smooth mixture.
• Do not overbake the cookies to maintain their softness.

Possible Variations 🎭

• Chocolate Cookies: Add dark chocolate to the dough for an extra chocolatey flavor.
• Chocolate Chips: Replace the white chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips.
• Flavored: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced touch.

Bake Time 🔥

Baking takes about 10 to 12 minutes at 180°C (350°F). The Red Velvet Cookies should be lightly golden around the edges but remain soft in the center for the perfect result.

How to Store 🥡

Food and Drink Pairings 🥂

These cookies pair perfectly with a glass of milk, coffee, or black tea.

They can also be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an even more indulgent dessert.

Presentation Suggestion 🍽️

Serve the cookies on a colorful plate, dusted with powdered sugar. You can also stack them for an appealing visual effect.

Why It’s Healthy 💚

Red velvet cookies contain ingredients like cocoa, which is rich in antioxidants. Using butter in moderation contributes to flavor while allowing for balance in the diet.