Description
Delight in these rich, chewy Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Cookies, infused with cocoa and warmth, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 cup hot cocoa mix
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine dry ingredients: whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and red food coloring, mix well.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Add hot cocoa mix, chocolate chips, and mini chocolate chips, folding in gently.
- Shape cookies by dropping mounds of dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Make-ahead by refrigerating dough for up to three days. For firmer cookies, try using an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg