Red Velvet Edible Cookie Dough
Creamy, indulgent, and dangerously scoopable — this Red Velvet Edible Cookie Dough is the kind of treat that makes dessert lovers smile.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Packed lightly
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Heat-treated if preferred for safety
- 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened and sifted if lumpy
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1-2 tablespoons Milk As needed to reach desired consistency
- Red Food Coloring As desired (gel or liquid)
- 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips For mix-ins (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the flour (optional safety step): If you prefer extra safety, spread the 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes to heat-treat. Let cool completely before using.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Using a hand mixer or sturdy spoon, cream them together until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add vanilla and color: Mix in the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and the red food coloring. Start with a small amount of coloring and add more until you reach your desired red hue. Mix until evenly combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Breaking up any lumps ensures a smooth dough.
- Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet butter-sugar mixture, stirring until fully combined. The dough should start to come together without large streaks of flour.
- Adjust consistency: If the dough seems dry or crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time, up to 2 tablespoons, until the dough is creamy and scoopable but not runny.
- Fold in mix-ins: Stir in chocolate chips if using. Mix gently so the chips are evenly distributed.
- Serve or store: Enjoy the cookie dough immediately with a spoon, or scoop into a bowl for sharing. You can also refrigerate to firm up slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra safety, heat-treat the flour before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.