Red velvet white chocolate cookies: A love letter in every bite

You guys know I always act on my cravings, right? There’s something about red velvet that feels a little extra – like a warm hug with a touch of elegance. And when you combine it with white chocolate? Pure magic. These red velvet white chocolate cookies are soft, chewy, and utterly irresistible. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat, a sweet gift, or just because you deserve it.

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter (115g)
• ½ cup brown sugar (100g)
• ½ cup white sugar (100g)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
• 2 tsp red food coloring (10ml)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (270g)
• 1 tsp baking soda (5g)
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder (15g)
• A pinch of salt
• 300g white chocolate chips

This is the red velvet food colouring I recommend. Get it here.

Recipe:

1. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food colouring, mixing until well combined.
2. Incorporate the dry ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined; don’t overwork the dough!
3. Fold in the white chocolate: Gently mix in the white chocolate chips. This is where the magic happens!
4. Shape & bake: Scoop out portions of dough and place them on a lined baking sheet. Bake at 180°C for 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Then, dive in!

These cookies have that signature red velvet flavour – mild cocoa, a hint of vanilla, and a soft, chewy bite… balanced perfectly with pockets of melty white chocolate. Bake a batch, share them (or don’t!), and enjoy!