Description
Red Velvet Santa’s Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combine rich cocoa flavor with a vibrant red hue. These soft, chewy cookies, studded with creamy white chocolate chips, evoke the warmth and joy of festive gatherings. Perfect for Christmas Eve or any celebration, their easy preparation makes them a go-to recipe for lasting memories and sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and red food coloring until fully blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg