Red Velvet Swirl Cookies

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Extra indulgent– these red velvet cookies are a vibrant treat that combines the classic flavors of rich cocoa and sweet vanilla, all wrapped up in a soft, chewy texture that makes every bite an irresistible delight!

These red velvet cookies are as scrumptious as they are rich in flavor! This delightful dessert is known for its distinct deep red hue, which comes from food coloring or traditional methods involving beets.

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Red Velvet Swirl Cookies

Yield: 16

Author: Jaegar Desjardin

Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 12 MinTotal time: 42 Min

These chewy red velvet swirl cookies are vibrant, soft-baked treats with a luscious blend of cocoa and vanilla, swirled together for a striking marbled effect. Their rich, slightly tangy flavor, combined with a tender texture, makes each bite a decadent indulgence.

Ingredients

• ½ cup salted butter (1 stick) softened at room temperature
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 2 eggs at room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour + 3 tbsp
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• Red food coloring
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the butter and sugars in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy (2 minutes).
3. Scrape down the edges with a spatula and add the eggs and vanilla extract until just combined.
4. Next, add the flour but save the extra 3 tablespoons for when we split the batter later. Add baking soda, baking powder, and salt then mix until no streaks remain (do not overmix).
5. With your spatula, divide the dough in half, placing one half in a separate bowl. Add the 3 tbsp of flour to one batch and mix with your spatula and the 3 tbsp of cocoa powder to the other half and mix. Then add the red food coloring to the chocolate dough - you now have red velvet!
6. Use your smallest cookie scoop to scoop the dough into a ball, then use a butter knife or your fingers to cut the dough ball in half into two even smaller dough balls. Do that for both doughs until you have a bunch of small dough balls.
7. Next, take four dough balls alternating flavors like vanilla, red velvet, vanilla, and red velvet. Lightly smoosh them together and roll them into one larger dough ball. Continue with the remainder of the dough.
8. Place dough balls roughly 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 12- 14 minutes or until the edges are a nice golden brown. Do not overbake! The cookies will continue to cook when you remove them from the oven.
9. Allow to cook and enjoy!

Equipment

1. Stand mixer
2. Cookie sheet
3. Parchment paper
4. Cookies scoops
5. Wire rack
6. Spatula

Notes

• These cookies can be combined or replaced with regular chocolate chips!
• These can easily be made without the food coloring for my chocolate swirl cookie.