Elevate your cookie game with these Scrumptious Red Velvet Levain-Style Cookies, which offer a stunning visual appeal and irresistible taste. Inspired by the famous thick and chewy Levain Bakery cookies, these treats incorporate the classic red velvet flavor into a dense, satisfying cookie form. Each cookie is loaded with white chocolate chips, offering a delightful contrast to the rich cocoa and vibrant red hue, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Why You'll Love This: These cookies are a perfect fusion of elegance and indulgence. The vibrant red color makes them visually appealing, while the use of both white and brown sugars provides a deep, caramel-like sweetness that complements the subtle chocolate flavor. The addition of cornstarch ensures that each cookie has a thick, soft center with a slightly crisp edge. They are not just cookies; they are a statement piece for your dessert table.
Perfect Occasion: Red Velvet Levain-Style Cookies are ideal for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or anniversaries where you want to add a splash of color and luxury. They are also great for bake sales, birthday parties, or as a special treat to brighten someone's day. Presenting these cookies at any event is sure to garner attention and admiration.
Decoration Tips: To make these cookies even more enticing, press extra white chocolate chips on top before baking to enhance their appearance and add more creamy sweetness. Once baked and slightly cooled, a drizzle of cream cheese glaze can elevate their look and taste, tying them back to traditional red velvet cake flavors. Alternatively, a dusting of powdered sugar can add a subtle elegance.
Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
- 1/2 cup of white sugar
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of red food coloring
- 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
- Stir in red food coloring until the desired color is achieved.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Divide the dough into six equal portions, forming each into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spaced well apart.
- Press additional chocolate chips on top of each dough ball for decoration.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these decadent Red Velvet Levain-Style Cookies, a treat that's as delightful to look at as it is to eat!
