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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

5 from 1 vote
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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

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)

Method
 

  1. Heat-treat the flour at 350°F for 5 minutes, then let it cool completely.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add cream or milk gradually to adjust texture until dough holds together.
  5. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 60gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.2mg

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.

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