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Vegan Red Velvet Cookies

These Vegan Red Velvet Cookies are vibrant, decadent, and easy to make! Perfect for any celebration or just treating yourself.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil (sunflower oil recommended)
  • 1 cup Dark brown sugar (adds moisture and flavor)
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar (for sweetness)
  • 1 cup Unsweetened apple sauce (egg substitute)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract (for sweetness)
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour or GF flour blend
  • 1 cup Cocoa powder (natural, not Dutch processed)
  • 1 tsp Baking soda (for rising)
  • 1 tsp Salt (to balance sweetness)
  • 1 cup White chocolate chips (for creaminess)
  • 1 tsp Red food coloring (for color)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, unsweetened apple sauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Mix in red food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
  6. Step 6: Fold in white chocolate chips.
  7. Step 7: Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 10-12 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • For a deeper red color, use gel-based food coloring.
  • Let cookies cool completely for the best texture.
  • Use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum for best results.