Soft Red Velvet Cookies with Nutella
These delightful Soft Red Velvet Cookies with Nutella perfectly balance rich chocolate flavor and creamy hazelnut goodness, offering a soft, cake-like texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour Provides the base for the cookies
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Enhances the chocolate flavor
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensures cookies rise properly
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Adds richness and moistness
- 1 cups granulated sugar Brings sweetness to the cookies
- 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring Gives cookies their vibrant hue
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor
- 0.5 cups Nutella Adds a chocolate-hazelnut center
Add-ins
- 0.5 cups chocolate chips Extra bursts of chocolate
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, food coloring, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop a tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly, place a small amount of Nutella in the center, then encase the Nutella and roll it into a ball.
- Place the dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set, then cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality ingredients. You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with almond flour for a nuttier taste. Consider adding chopped nuts for extra texture.