Edible Red Velvet Cookie Dough (Print View)
No-bake red velvet cookie dough with cocoa, vibrant red color, and white chocolate chips. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Main Dough
01 - 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour, heat-treated
02 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
05 - 2 tbsp (15 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk
08 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 1 1/2 tsp red gel food coloring
→ Mix-ins
10 - 1/3 cup (60 g) mini white chocolate chips
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread the flour evenly across a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to eliminate any potential bacteria. Allow the flour to cool completely before proceeding.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, milk, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Blend on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and uniform in consistency.
04 - Gradually add the cooled, heat-treated flour to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until fully incorporated and no dry pockets remain. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Add the red gel food coloring and mix thoroughly until the dough achieves an even, vibrant red color throughout. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
06 - Using a silicone spatula, gently fold the mini white chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop the edible cookie dough into individual serving bowls or roll into bite-sized balls. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill for a firmer texture.
08 - Transfer any leftover dough to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Allow chilled dough to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for optimal texture.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- No oven time means you can satisfy a red velvet craving at midnight without waking anyone up.
- The cocoa flavor is subtle and the white chocolate chips add these little creamy surprises in every bite.
02 -
- Skip the heat treating step and you risk consuming raw flour bacteria, so do not be tempted to cut corners here.
- Using liquid food coloring instead of gel will leave a bitter aftertaste and throw off the dough consistency.
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- If your dough feels too sticky after mixing, chill it for fifteen minutes and it will firm up perfectly for rolling.
- The color deepens after resting, so do not panic if it looks slightly bright right after mixing.