Description
These Delicious Red Velvet Oreo Cookies combine the classic red velvet flavor with chunks of crunchy Oreo cookies and optional white chocolate chips, baked to soft, chewy perfection. With vibrant color and a moist texture, these cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring (gel works best for vibrant color)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Sugars
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups (about 15 cookies) crushed Oreos
- ½ cup (85g) white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Incorporate eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, then add vanilla extract and red food coloring. Beat until the batter is smooth and uniformly colored.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to combine the dry components evenly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring on low speed just until combined; be careful to not overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the crushed Oreos and white chocolate chips, if using, using a spatula to evenly distribute without breaking them too much.
- Portion Dough: Using a scoop or spoon, drop 1 ½-tablespoon sized balls of dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers appear slightly underbaked for a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them onto a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set perfectly.
Notes
- Using gel food coloring yields more vibrant red color without adding extra liquid.
- Do not overmix the dough; this ensures soft and tender cookies.
- Cookies may look slightly underbaked in the center when removed from the oven but will firm up as they cool.
- White chocolate chips are optional but add a nice contrast in flavor and texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For larger cookies, increase baking time by 2-3 minutes and adjust spacing on baking sheet accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Oreo Cookies, Soft Cookies, Chocolate, Dessert, Baking, White Chocolate Chips
