The Easiest Single-Serve Red Velvet Cookie
Craving something sweet without making a full batch? This single serve red velvet cookie recipe is soft, chewy, and loaded with white chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick dessert fix, late-night craving, or Valentine’s Day treat!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 drops red food coloring
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 3-4 white chocolate chips plus extra for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract, egg yolk, and red food coloring.
Step 3: Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined—overmixing can make the cookie tough.
Step 4: Fold in Chocolate Chips
- Gently mix in the white chocolate chips so they’re evenly spread throughout the dough.
Step 5: Shape & Bake
- Scoop the dough onto your prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a round mound. Press a few extra white chocolate chips on top for that bakery-style finish.
- Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center looks slightly soft.
Step 6: Shape for the Perfect Cookie
- Once the cookie comes out of the oven, place a bowl over it and gently swirl in a circular motion. This trick creates that perfectly round shape you see in bakery cookies.
Step 7: Cool & Enjoy
- Let the cookie cool for a few minutes before digging in. Enjoy your warm, gooey single serve red velvet cookie straight from the oven.
Notes
Pro Tips
- For a gooier center, slightly underbake the cookie by 1-2 minutes.
- Don’t skip the swirling technique—it makes your cookie look like a bakery-style treat!
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.