Description
Red velvet cookies with creamy oreo-inspired filling merge classic Southern dessert charm with modern indulgence. Rich cocoa notes and velvety texture invite cookie enthusiasts to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped Oreo cookies (about 10–12 cookies)
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring (more if needed for desired color)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for perfect cookie formation.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate eggs individually, then mix in vanilla extract and vibrant red food coloring, ensuring a uniform crimson hue throughout the batter.
- Separately combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, whisking to eliminate potential lumps and create a consistent dry mixture.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough, which could result in tough cookies.
- Delicately integrate white chocolate chips and crushed Oreo cookies, distributing them evenly to guarantee a balanced flavor profile in each bite.
- Utilize a cookie scoop to form uniform dough balls, positioning them approximately 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets to allow proper spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers, which indicate optimal texture and moisture retention.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets momentarily, then transfer to wire cooling racks, enabling complete cooling and optimal texture development.
- Serve alongside a chilled milk or steaming coffee, embracing the decadent combination of red velvet and cookies and cream flavors.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier creaming and smoother cookie texture, ensuring even mixing without overmixing.
- Control food coloring intensity by adding gradually to achieve desired vibrant red color without altering cookie flavor.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain thick, chewy cookie shape.
- Substitute regular flour with gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version, maintaining similar texture and taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg