Hamdi Saidani This Pioneer Woman Red Velvet Cookies recipe is a soft and chewy recipe, which is made with tangy buttermilk and both white and semi-sweet chocolate chips. It’s the perfect festive treat for Valentine’s Day or Christmas, ready in about 30 minutes.
Pioneer Woman Red Velvet Cookies Ingredients
A classic combination for a perfectly festive and flavorful cookie.
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 Tbsp. buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 Tbsp. red liquid food coloring
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 3/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp. sparkling sugar, for topping
How To Make Pioneer Woman Red Velvet Cookies
A step-by-step guide to these wonderfully soft, chewy, and festive cookies.
- Prep Oven and Dry Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 to 3 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and both sugars on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low. Mix in the egg, then the buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla until just combined.
- Combine the Dough: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in two batches, mixing on low speed until the flour is just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix. Use a spatula to fold in the white and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop the dough using a 2-tablespoon scoop and place the balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared pans. Grease the bottom of a flat glass and use it to press each cookie down to about a ½-inch thickness. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for about 10 minutes, until the cookies are puffy and the edges are set, but the centers remain slightly soft. Let the cookies cool on the pans for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe Tips
For the perfect chewy, not crispy, red velvet cookie.
- How do I get perfectly chewy cookies? The secret is to not overbake them. Pull the cookies from the oven when the edges are just set and the centers still look slightly soft and underdone. They will continue to firm up as they cool on the hot baking sheet, which results in that wonderful chewy texture.
- What’s the secret to the red velvet flavor? The classic red velvet flavor comes from the combination of tangy buttermilk and just a hint of cocoa powder. This creates a flavor that is not quite vanilla and not quite chocolate, but something unique in between.
- Why press the cookies down? This is a fairly thick dough. Pressing the scoops of dough flat before baking helps them to spread evenly and develop a classic cookie shape with a uniform, chewy texture.
- Can I chill the dough? Yes. If your kitchen is very warm or your dough feels too sticky, you can chill the scooped dough balls for 15-20 minutes before pressing and baking. This will help them spread less and result in an even thicker, chewier cookie.
What To Serve With Red Velvet Cookies
The perfect accompaniment for this classic, festive cookie.
These soft and chewy cookies are a perfect treat on their own. They are a classic pairing with:
- A tall, cold glass of milk
- A hot cup of black coffee
- A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to make a festive cookie sandwich
How To Store Red Velvet Cookies
Keeping your cookies soft and fresh.
- Room Temperature: Once completely cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay soft and chewy for up to a week.
Pioneer Woman Red Velvet Cookies Nutrition Facts
An estimated guide per cookie.
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 10 g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I add a cream cheese frosting?
Absolutely! While these cookies are delicious on their own, they would be fantastic with a classic tangy cream cheese frosting. You could turn them into sandwich cookies by putting a layer of frosting between two of them.
Can I make these into cut-out cookies?
No, this dough is too soft and is not suitable for making cut-out cookies. It’s specifically designed as a u0022dropu0022 or u0022scoop and pressu0022 style cookie to achieve a soft, chewy texture.
Why is there only a little cocoa powder?
Unlike a standard chocolate cookie, a classic red velvet dessert is not meant to be intensely chocolatey. The small amount of cocoa powder provides just a subtle hint of chocolate flavor and a deep color base that is characteristic of the recipe.
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Pioneer Woman Red Velvet Cookies Recipe
Description
Classic, soft, and chewy red velvet cookies packed with both white and semi-sweet chocolate chips and finished with a crunchy sparkling sugar topping. The perfect festive treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then the buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla.
- On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in both types of chocolate chips.
- Scoop 2-tablespoon balls of dough onto the prepared sheets. Use a greased glass to press each ball down to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Sprinkle with sparkling sugar and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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