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Red velvet cookies with white chocolate chips on a white plate.

Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cookies

Josefina Almond Yes
Soft and chewy these gluten-free red velvet cookies are a success and very easy to make. Packed full of white chocolate chips, they're delicious!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 15 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113gr) softened at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon buttermilk (15gr)
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • white chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions
 

  • Whisk gluten-free all.purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl beat softened butter and sugars until creamy. You can use an electric mixer or a hand whisk. 
  • Stir in the egg, and vanilla and mix well. Add buttermilk and mix until well incorporated.
  • Add dry ingredients, little by little, and mix well until you get homogeneous cookie dough. The dough is a bit sticky.
  • Finally, add the red food coloring and mix until the color has spread throughout the dough.
  • Place the dough covered in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • Drop large cookie dough balls on the prepared sheets, spacing them an inch or so.
  • Use your fingers to gently press down on the balls, flatten them slightly, and place the chocolate chips on the surface of the cookies.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before removing.

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the cookies once they have cooled completely, in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. When you are ready to enjoy them, warm them slightly in a medium oven before eating.
Keyword Red Velvet Cookies (Gluten Free)