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
- 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.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugars
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Combine with Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in White Chocolate Chips (Optional)
- Stir in the white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- 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.
- 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!