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Crushed Oreo Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Zoe
  • Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x

Description

These Crushed Oreo Red Velvet Cookies are a decadent twist on classic red velvet treats, infused with rich cocoa, vibrant red food coloring, and packed with crushed and chunked Oreos for a delightful crunch. Enhanced with creamy white chocolate chips, these soft and chewy cookies offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for any cookie lover or special occasion.

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a creamy base for your cookie dough.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: To the creamed butter and sugars, add the eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix together until the batter is smooth and evenly colored.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain cookie tenderness.
  6. Incorporate Oreos and Chocolate Chips: Use a food processor to finely crush 6 Oreos, then break the remaining 16 Oreos into chunks. Fold both the crushed and chunked Oreos into the dough along with the white chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
  7. Shape the Cookies: Using a spoon, scoop heaping tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Slightly flatten each dough ball to encourage even baking.
  8. Chill the Dough: Place the baking sheets with the shaped dough in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes. This step helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until they are set on the outside but still soft in the center for a chewy texture.
  10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, ensuring they set perfectly.

Notes

  • Using both crushed and chunked Oreos gives a nice combination of texture with crunchy bits and Oreo flavor throughout the cookie.
  • Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent excessive spreading and to maintain thick, soft cookies.
  • You can adjust the amount of red food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of red velvet.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them fresh.
  • For a stronger chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder instead of natural cocoa powder.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Oreo Cookies, White Chocolate Chip Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Soft Cookies, Chocolate Cookies

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