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Homemade red velvet cookie dough scoops in a white bowl, studded with white and dark chocolate chips, on a light gray surface.

Red Velvet Cookie Dough

This edible Red Velvet Cookie Dough is a safe-to-eat, no-bake dessert with rich cocoa flavor and tangy cream cheese. A kid-friendly, party-perfect treat you can customize with your favorite mix-ins!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 240kcal
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For combining all ingredients)
  • 1 Electric mixer (Hand or stand mixer, for creaming)
  • 1 Baking sheet (For heat-treating flour)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For folding in mix-ins)
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons (Standard measuring tools)

Ingredients

Base:

  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour - Heat-treated for safety
  • ½ cup Butter - Unsalted, softened
  • 4 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • ½ cup Brown sugar - Packed
  • ¼ cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1–2 teaspoon Red food coloring - Adjust for desired color

Flavor:

  • 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder - Unsweetened
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1–2 tablespoon Heavy cream or milk - For desired dough consistency

Mix-ins (Optional):

  • ⅓ cup White chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup Mini chocolate chips - Optional
  • ¼ cup Crushed cookies - Oreo or similar
  • ¼ cup Mini marshmallows - Optional

Instructions

  • Heat-treat the flour at 350°F for 5 minutes, then let it cool completely.
  • Beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth, then add sugars and vanilla.
    Glass bowl of creamed butter and cream cheese being whisked by hand on a marble countertop, part of red velvet cookie dough preparation.
  • Mix in red food coloring, then gradually add the cooled flour, cocoa, and salt.
    Glass bowl of red velvet cookie dough with flour and cocoa powder being added from a black scoop, on a marble surface.
  • Add cream or milk gradually to adjust texture until dough holds together.
  • Fold in white chocolate chips and other mix-ins, then serve or refrigerate.
    Glass bowl of red velvet cookie dough with white chocolate chips on top, ready to mix, on a light countertop.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 60g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.2mg