Why Make This Recipe
Red Velvet Edible Cookie Dough is a fun treat for anyone who loves that classic red velvet flavor. It combines the essence of delicious red velvet cake with the joy of cookie dough. Plus, it’s safe to eat since there’s no raw egg or unbaked flour in it! This recipe is perfect for parties, movie nights, or just when you want a sweet snack.
How to Make Red Velvet Edible Cookie Dough
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon red food coloring
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions
- Heat Treat the Flour: To make sure the flour is safe to eat, spread it on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes. Let it cool before using.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a bowl, mix together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Stir until smooth.
- Add in the heat-treated flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well until a dough forms.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
How to Serve Red Velvet Edible Cookie Dough
You can enjoy this cookie dough straight from the bowl! It’s also great served in small cups or bowls at a party. For added flair, top with whipped cream or serve with fresh strawberries or pretzels for dipping.
How to Store Red Velvet Edible Cookie Dough
You can store any leftover cookie dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it. Just scoop it into balls, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. It should last for about a month in the freezer.
Tips to Make Red Velvet Edible Cookie Dough
- Make sure your butter is fully softened for easier mixing.
- If you prefer a deeper red color, add a bit more red food coloring.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute some of the granulated sugar with brown sugar.
Variation
You can customize this cookie dough by adding nuts, different types of chocolate chips, or even cream cheese frosting swirls for an extra cake-like flavor.
FAQs
Can I eat this cookie dough raw?
Yes! This cookie dough is safe to eat because we heat-treat the flour and don’t use raw eggs.
How long does it take to prepare?
You can whip up this recipe in about 15-20 minutes.
Can I make this without red food coloring?
Yes, you can skip the food coloring if you prefer. The cookie dough will still taste delicious, just without the classic red color.
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Red Velvet Edible Cookie Dough
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened) Make sure your butter is fully softened for easier mixing.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar You can substitute some granulated sugar with brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon red food coloring Add more for a deeper red color if desired.
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour To make safe to eat, heat-treat the flour by baking it.
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips You can customize by adding different types of chocolate chips.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat Treat the Flour: Spread the flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes. Let it cool before using.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a bowl, mix together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Stir until smooth.
- Add in the heat-treated flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well until a dough forms.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Serving
- Enjoy this cookie dough straight from the bowl, or serve in small cups at a party. For an added touch, top with whipped cream or serve with fresh strawberries or pretzels for dipping.
