Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

❤️🍪 Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies — Soft, Chewy, and Totally Irresistible

If cookies could flirt, these would be batting their chocolate‑chip‑studded lashes at you.

Let’s talk about the kind of cookie that doesn’t just sit politely on the plate but demands attention. That’s exactly what Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies do. They’re soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate chips, but they also bring that signature red velvet magic — a little cocoa, a little tang, and a whole lot of “wow.”

Here’s why these cookies deserve a permanent spot in your recipe rotation: they’re versatile enough for bake sales, cozy enough for Sunday baking, and indulgent enough for midnight snacks. They’re the kind of recipe that feels nostalgic but also a little elevated — like the cookie version of a red velvet cupcake’s chic cousin.

And let’s be honest: red velvet is basically the universal love language of dessert lovers. It’s nostalgic, it’s crowd‑pleasing, and it somehow manages to feel both playful and elegant at the same time.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “classic chocolate chip forever” or team “red velvet makes everything better”?

I love red velvet cake, it’s so moist and not too rich. I honestly don’t love cake, all the time. I’m not sure if it’s a texture thing or if it’s just a richness thing. On my birthday I prefer chocolate covered strawberries and cookies.

This is a combination of both cake and cookies. Both can be eaten with ice cream and be delicious. Matt told me these were gourmet and that he loved them. The kids seemed to like them too, which is not always the case when we stray from the normal cookies that they love. Give them a try!

Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients

1 and 1/2 cups + 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 Tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon gel red food coloring
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies Directions

Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.
Using a handheld mixer beat the butter on high speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl as needed. Beat in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined and creamy, about 1 minute. Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
Once mixed, add the food coloring and beat until combined. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Turn the mixer on low and slowly beat until a very soft dough is formed. Beat in more food coloring if you’d like the dough to be brighter red, I wish I had added more. On low speed, beat in the chocolate chips. The dough will be sticky.
Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (and up to 3 days).
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with silicone baking mats. Set aside.
Scoop about 1.5 Tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Place 9 balls onto each baking sheet. Bake each batch for 13 minutes. The cookies may have only spread slightly, that’s ok. Simply press down on the warm cookies to slightly flatten, which helps form crinkles. If desired for looks, stick a few chocolate chips into the tops of the warm cookies, which I did.
Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Cookie, Based on 24 Cookies)

Calories: ~190
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 120mg
Total Carbs: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 15g
Protein: 2g

💡 Note: Basically dessert math that says, “Yes, you can have two.”

🥕 Nutritional Facts & Fun

Cocoa Powder: Antioxidants + subtle chocolate flavor.
Butter: Flavor + tenderness.
Brown Sugar: Moisture + caramel notes.
Red Food Coloring: That iconic red velvet look.
Chocolate Chips: Melty joy + instant happiness.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you prefer milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate chips in your cookies?

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips for Cookie Success

Chill the Dough: For thicker cookies, chill dough 30 minutes before baking.
Don’t Overbake: Cookies should look slightly underdone in the center — they’ll set as they cool.
Mix‑In Magic: Fold in chips gently to avoid overworking dough.
Size Matters: Use a cookie scoop for even baking.
Serving Suggestion: Pair with a tall glass of cold milk (classic).

🔄 Recipe Variations

White Chocolate Red Velvet: Swap milk chocolate chips for white chocolate.
Double Chocolate: Add extra cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips.
Festive Fun: Add sprinkles for holidays.
Nutty Twist: Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts.
Sandwich Cookies: Spread cream cheese frosting between two cookies.

💬 Reader prompt: Which version would your family devour first — white chocolate, double chocolate, or sandwich cookies?

🧒 Kid Tips

Let kids measure sugar (they love scooping).
Have them stir in chocolate chips (aka edible confetti).
Use mini chips for smaller bites.
Make cookie sandwiches with frosting for extra fun.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

Butter Saver: Buy in bulk and freeze sticks.
Sugar Trick: Keep brown sugar soft with a slice of bread in the container.
Food Coloring Tip: Gel food coloring gives vibrant color without thinning dough.
Chocolate Swap: Use whatever chips you have — semi‑sweet, dark, or even M&Ms.

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week, I challenge you to make Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies and share them with your people. Bonus points if you try one of the variations! Post your creation with #LouLouGirlsCookieLove so we can all drool together and swap ideas.

🥪 Leftover Remix

Cookie Trifles: Layer broken cookies with whipped cream and berries.
Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches: Scoop ice cream between two cookies.
Cookie Milkshakes: Blend cookies into vanilla ice cream + milk.
Cookie Crust: Crush cookies for a cheesecake base.

💬 Reader prompt: Would you dare turn leftover cookies into a milkshake, or is that too wild?

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💭 Final Thoughts

These Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies are proof that simple ingredients can create something truly special. With their chewy centers, melty chocolate, and that signature red velvet twist, they’re the kind of cookie that makes people hover by the cooling rack, “just checking” if they’re ready.

They’re also endlessly adaptable. You can keep them classic, go double chocolate, or even turn them into a whole new dessert the next day. And because they’re so easy, they’re perfect for holidays, bake sales, or cozy weekends.

Here’s the thing about cookies — they’re never just dessert. They’re the smell of butter and sugar creaming together, the sight of chocolate chips melting into red dough, and the sound of happy chatter as everyone sneaks “just one more.”

And this red velvet version? It’s a little extra special. It’s nostalgic, it’s indulgent, it’s comforting, and it’s guaranteed to make you the star of any bake. It’s the kind of recipe that makes people pause mid‑bite and say, “Okay, I need this recipe.”

But what I love most is how cookies bring people together. Food has that magic — it’s not just about filling bellies, it’s about filling lives with joy, laughter, and connection. So here’s my challenge to you: bake these cookies, share them with your people, and then tell me your twist. Did you go white chocolate? Did you sneak in sprinkles? Did you eat one straight off the tray while it was still too hot? (No judgment — I’ve been there.)

💬 Reader prompt: Should we do a “Cookie Series” next? I’m dreaming up s’mores cookies, oatmeal butterscotch, and maybe even a brownie‑cookie mashup.

Until then, may your cookies be chewy, your chocolate melty, your red velvet vibrant, and your kitchen full of laughter, love, and second helpings. Because at the end of the day, recipes like this aren’t just about eating — they’re about celebrating the little joys that make life delicious. And these Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies? They’re ready to do exactly that.