Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Mix in vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring until evenly combined.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
7. Gently fold in white chocolate chips.
8. Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
9. Scoop dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
12. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential to prevent excessive spreading.
Do not overmix after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
Gel food coloring gives vibrant color without adding excess liquid.
Cookies can be frosted with cream cheese frosting or made into sandwich cookies.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 28mg