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Chewy Red Velvet Cookies

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These chewy red velvet cookies are rich, vibrant, and finished with a swirl of creamy vanilla buttercream and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips. Perfect for holidays, parties, or romantic occasions, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, milk, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, portion dough onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. To make the frosting, beat softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until fluffy and pipeable.
  9. Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies using a star tip, then top each with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red hue without thinning the dough.
  • Let cookies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • For neater presentation, chill cookies briefly after frosting before serving.

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