Red Velvet Cookies

Enjoy these cookies as the perfect valentine’s day treat or year round! Try making this rich dessert for you and your loved ones this holiday!

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheet
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter & Sugars
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Wet Ingredients
   • Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
5. Combine with Dry Ingredients
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in White Chocolate Chips (Optional)
   • Stir in the white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
7. Scoop & Bake
   • Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
   • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is slightly soft.
8. Cool & Enjoy
   • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
   • Enjoy with a glass of milk!

Enjoy these cookies while celebrating Valentine’s Day at Camp Lakewood Campground!