Velvet Love Oreo Dream Cookies ❤️
These decadent red velvet cookies are packed with crushed Oreos and white chocolate chips, making them a perfect treat for any occasion, especially Valentine's Day.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium-sized bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1.5 cups Salted Butter softened
- granulated Sugar
- 1.75 cups Light Brown Sugar packed
- 3 Large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1.5 cups White Chocolate Chips
- 22 Oreo Cookies (original or preferred flavor)
- 0.6 oz Liquid Red Food Coloring (for vibrant color)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat your softened butter until it's wonderfully light and airy. Gradually mix in both the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is well combined and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, stir in the vanilla extract and that beautiful red food coloring until your mixture achieves a uniformly vibrant red hue.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to your wet ingredients, mixing gently just until everything comes together into a soft, cohesive dough. Be careful not to overmix!
- Prepare your Oreos by finely crushing 6 cookies in a food processor or by hand. For the remaining 16 Oreos, gently break them into larger, chunky pieces. Fold both the finely crushed Oreos, the delightful chunky Oreo pieces, and the white chocolate chips into your red velvet dough using a spatula. This step ensures a delightful texture and flavor in every bite!
- Scoop out generous tablespoons of dough, gently rolling them into uniform balls. Place these irresistible cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly press the top of each cookie dough ball down just a touch (don't flatten them completely!). Now, pop the entire tray into the fridge for a crucial 30 minutes – this chill time is the secret to perfectly thick, chewy cookies that won't spread too much!
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the dough is chilled, transfer the baking sheet directly from the fridge to the hot oven. Bake the cookies for approximately 12 minutes. They should appear set around the edges but still wonderfully soft and slightly gooey in the center.
- Let the freshly baked cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Get ready to enjoy these delightful, healthy-ish Valentine's treats that are sure to win hearts!
Notes
Get ready to enjoy these delightful, healthy-ish Valentine's treats that are sure to win hearts!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 200 kcal
Total Carbs: 28g
Net Carbs: 26g
Fats: 11g
Protein: 3g
Calories: 200 kcal
Total Carbs: 28g
Net Carbs: 26g
Fats: 11g
Protein: 3g
