Description

Deliciously rich Red Velvet cookies packed with crushed Oreo pieces and white chocolate chips, offering a perfect balance of chocolate flavor and creamy sweetness. These soft-baked cookies feature a vibrant red hue with a luscious, chewy texture that’s sure to impress any cookie lover.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda

Wet Ingredients

1 1/2 cups salted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
5–6 oz liquid red food coloring

Add-ins

1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
22 Oreos (6 crushed finely, 16 broken into chunks)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which will help create a tender cookie texture.
Add Eggs, Vanilla, and Food Coloring: Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and red liquid food coloring to the creamed mixture. Mix until everything is well combined and smooth to get the signature red velvet color.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the ingredients and prevent clumps.
Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and ensure soft cookies.
Incorporate Oreos and Chocolate Chips: Crush 6 Oreos finely in a food processor and break the remaining 16 Oreos into chunks. Fold both into the cookie dough along with the white chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Form Cookie Dough Balls: Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Slightly flatten each dough ball to help them bake evenly.
Chill Dough: Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading during baking, resulting in thicker cookies.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, which helps them firm up and maintain their shape.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps maintain the cookie shape and prevents spreading.
Use good quality red food coloring to achieve a vibrant color without altering the taste.
Adjust baking time slightly if you prefer chewier or crispier cookies.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For extra indulgence, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Red velvet cookies, Oreo cookies, white chocolate chips, soft baked cookies, chocolate cookies, holiday cookies, dessert recipe