Quick Red Velvet Oreo Cookies Recipe
These Quick Red Velvet Oreo Cookies combine the rich flavor of classic red velvet with the crunch and creaminess of Oreo cookies and white chocolate chips. Perfectly tender yet slightly chewy, these cookies are vibrant and decadent, ideal for cookie lovers looking for a fun twist on a favorite dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (King Arthur recommended)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (sifted to remove lumps)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups unsalted butter (Kerrygold recommended), softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups brown sugar
- 3 eggs, room temperature (about 70°F)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 fl oz red food coloring
Mix-ins:
- 1.5 cups white chocolate chips (preferably Ghirardelli)
- 24 Oreos, roughly chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, sifted cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and espresso powder in a bowl to evenly distribute the cocoa and leavening agents for a consistent cookie texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This incorporates air for tender cookies.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla extract and red food coloring until the batter is evenly colored bright red.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture in stages to the wet mixture, stirring gently after each addition just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies. Dough should be thick and uniformly red.
- Prepare Mix-ins and Fold In: Roughly chop Oreos into about 1/2-inch pieces by hand to create varied textures. Fold chopped Oreos and white chocolate chips gently into the dough until evenly distributed, without overmixing.
- Shape and Chill Dough: Using a cookie scoop or hands, form 20 golf ball-sized dough balls. Place them 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, then gently press down each ball to even thickness. Chill the trays in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake the chilled cookies for 12 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked. This ensures a chewy middle as they continue to cook slightly on the hot sheet after removal.
- Cool and Serve: Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Allow time for white chocolate to set and Oreo pieces to remain distinctly textured from the cookie base before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure even mixing and better texture.
- Sifting cocoa powder prevents lumps and improves dough consistency.
- Chilling the dough is crucial to minimize spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Hand chopping Oreos into varied sizes adds texture contrast in the cookies.
- Letting cookies cool fully enhances flavor and texture, particularly the white chocolate mix-ins.
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