Quick Red Velvet Oreo Cookies Recipe
These Quick Red Velvet Oreo Cookies combine classic red velvet flavor with crunchy Oreo chunks and creamy white chocolate chips for a delightful treat. Soft and chewy with crisp edges, these cookies offer a perfect blend of textures and rich chocolatey taste, ideal for any occasion or a special snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (preferably King Arthur)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder
Wet Mixture:
- 1.5 cups unsalted butter (Kerrygold recommended), softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups brown sugar
- 3 large 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 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sifted cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and espresso powder to evenly distribute cocoa and leavening agents for a consistent cookie texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, incorporating air to create tender cookies.
- Add Eggs, Vanilla, and Food Coloring: Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and red food coloring until the batter is evenly tinted a vibrant red.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture in stages, stirring gently until just combined after each addition. Stop mixing as soon as there are no streaks of flour to avoid tough cookies.
- Fold in Mix-ins: While the dough rests for a minute, roughly chop Oreos into varied 1/2-inch pieces. Fold the chopped Oreos and white chocolate chips into the dough with a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed without overmixing.
- Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the dough into 20 golf ball-sized balls. Place them 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Gently press each ball slightly with your hand to ensure uniform thickness, promoting even baking.
- Chill Dough: Refrigerate the formed cookie dough balls on the baking sheets for at least 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading and maintain shape during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the chilled cookies for 12 minutes, until edges are set but centers appear slightly underbaked; they will firm up while cooling.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before serving so white chocolate sets and Oreo pieces stay distinct.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency and incorporation.
- Sifting cocoa helps prevent lumps and promotes smooth dough.
- Chilling dough is key to preventing the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- Hand-chopping Oreos into varied sizes enhances texture with crispy and chewy bites.
- Let cookies cool fully to allow white chocolate to set and improve texture contrast.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Oreo Cookies, White Chocolate Chips, Quick Cookies, Soft Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Holiday Cookies
