Easy Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

Experience the magic of Red Velvet in cookie form! These Easy Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver soft, chewy cookies with a hint of tang and plenty of chocolatey goodness. Their vibrant red color makes them perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday treats.

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• Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need
• Steps to Make Easy Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Recipe Tips and Tricks
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Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need

Steps to Make Easy Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line four half-sheet pans with parchment paper and set aside until ready to use. Place the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, table salt, and cocoa powder in a medium-sized bowl.

2. Then, use a whisk to combine all the dry ingredients. Set the bowl aside until ready to use.

3. Place the unsalted butter in a large microwave-proof bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals until the butter has melted, this will take about a minute. Add the dark brown sugar and white granulated sugar and use a whisk to combine.

4. Next, add the vanilla extract and two large eggs, then whisk to combine.

5. Add the white vinegar and red food coloring. Whisk until the mixture is well emulsified.

6. Add the dry ingredients, about a cup at a time, to the wet ingredients. Use a silicone spatula to stir everything together until the dough forms.

7. Next, stir in the semi-sweet and white chocolate chips.

8. Use a two-tablespoon, or one-ounce, ice cream scoop to portion the dough. Place eight dough balls, about three inches apart, on each of the prepared baking pans. The last pan will only have four to five balls of dough. Bake the pans one at a time in a 350°F oven for 12 to 14 minutes.

9. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire cooling rack. Continue baking the rest of the pans one at a time.

10. Allow the cookies to cool for about five minutes on the pans, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack. Store in an airtight container for up to five days.

These Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Bake a batch for your next gathering and watch them disappear. Enjoy them warm with a tall glass of milk, or pack them for a sweet treat on the go. They're the perfect treat to share with friends and family.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Recently, the FDA banned Red 3 dye however, this ban does not go into effect until January 15, 2027. The McCormick Red Food Coloring that I used in this recipe, which is typically found in most supermarkets, unfortunately, does contain the banned ingredient. However, some red food colorings on the market do not contain the banned ingredient. Amazon sells a variety of natural food colorings, ranging from powder to gel to liquid. The one that I would recommend, that is closest to what I used in this recipe, is this Amazon Fresh Red Food coloring. You can also get plant-based food colorings at Whole Foods, which come in a pack of four colors.

• This recipe calls for dark brown sugar, however you can substitute light brown sugar instead.

• To make the cookies a little more visually appealing, I slightly flattened the dough and placed a few semi sweet and white chocolate chips in the tops before baking.

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