Description

Deliciously rich Crushed Oreo Red Velvet Cookies combining classic red velvet flavor with the crunch of Oreo pieces and the sweetness of white chocolate chips. These cookies offer a soft, chewy texture with a hint of cocoa and vibrant red coloring, perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a festive treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda

Wet Ingredients

1 1/2 cups salted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
5–6 oz liquid red food coloring

Add-ins

1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
22 Oreos (6 crushed finely, 16 broken into chunks)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer, cream the softened butter together with the granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a well-aerated base for the cookies.
Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and liquid red food coloring to the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and evenly colored.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
Incorporate Oreos and Chocolate Chips: Crush 6 Oreos finely using a food processor and break the remaining 16 Oreos into chunks by hand. Fold both the crushed and chunked Oreos along with the white chocolate chips gently into the cookie dough.
Form Cookie Balls: Scoop heaping tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Slightly flatten each dough ball to ensure even baking.
Chill the Dough: Place the baking sheet with formed cookie dough into the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes. This step helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.
Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center, ensuring a chewy texture.
Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent the cookies from spreading too much and losing their shape.
Adjust the amount of red food coloring based on the desired intensity of red velvet color.
For extra crunch, use freshly crushed Oreos just before mixing into the dough.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
These cookies freeze well; wrap individually and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: red velvet cookies, Oreo cookies, crushed Oreos, white chocolate chips, chocolate cookies, festive cookies, soft cookies