Red Velvet Cookies: Soft, Chewy, and Dressed in Crimson Sweetness

A Cookie That Feels Like a Hug

Red velvet isn’t just a flavor—it’s a whole mood. Warm, sweet, a little tangy, and always elegant. These Red Velvet Cookies bring everything you love about red velvet cake into a soft, chewy cookie that melts in your mouth. With a deep crimson color and a buttery, cocoa-kissed base, they’re the perfect treat for holidays, dessert tables, or anytime you want something simple and stunning.

They’re especially magical when paired with white chocolate chips, cream cheese drizzle, or sandwiched with frosting in the middle.

What Makes Red Velvet Cookies So Special?

Red velvet cookies are the best of both worlds: rich like chocolate chip cookies, soft like cake, and with a subtle tang from cocoa and vanilla. The color gives them that eye-catching beauty, and they’re easy enough to whip up in under 30 minutes—no chilling required.

Ingredients You’ll Need

1½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel for most vibrant color)
Optional: ¾ cup white chocolate chips or cream cheese frosting

How to Make Them

1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter & Sugar
In a bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix until combined.

3. Add the Dry Ingredients
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add dry mixture to wet and mix until a soft dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips if using.

4. Scoop and Bake
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers are still soft. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring.

5. Optional Finish
Drizzle with cream cheese glaze or sandwich two cookies together with frosting for extra indulgence.

Variations to Try

Cream cheese center: Pipe a bit of sweetened cream cheese onto one cookie and sandwich with another
Red velvet crinkle cookies: Roll dough in powdered sugar before baking
Red velvet s’mores: Top with a toasted marshmallow and chocolate piece before serving

Final Thoughts

Red Velvet Cookies are everything you didn’t know you needed—soft, beautiful, rich, and full of charm. Whether you’re baking for Valentine’s Day, a holiday cookie box, or just to treat yourself, these cookies are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.