Red Velvet Cookie Dough

This edible Red Velvet Cookie Dough is an easy no-bake dessert that comes together in just 15 minutes. Each bite is bursting with decadent red velvet flavor and the sweetness of white chocolate chips. The best part - it's perfectly safe to eat and made with simple pantry ingredients.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 251kcal

Author Rachel

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
1-2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegan butter softened to room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoons plant milk as needed
red gel food coloring
¼ - ⅓ cup white chocolate chips I used dairy-free white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Start by heat-treating the flour. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the flour out in an even layer on the baking tray and bake for 5-10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn. Make sure it reaches 165F throughout to kill of any bacteria. Remove it from the oven an allow it to cool completely before using. Tip: Take your butter out of the fridge and place it near the oven while you prep the flour so that it softens up.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
In another mixing bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well incorporated and a dough forms. If it's a little dry, add one tablespoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Add in the red food coloring a little bit at a time until your desired red color is achieved. You can also omit the food coloring, as the flavor will still be the same.
If using chocolate chips, fold them into the dough until evenly distributed.
For best results, cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow it to firm up slightly.
Once chilled, scoop the red velvet cookie dough into bowls or serve it directly from the mixing bowl. Enjoy!

Notes

Store cookie dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, you can freeze the dough.

The dough will stiffen in the fridge so feel free to allow it to warm up to room temperature before enjoying.

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