A spin on your classic Air fryer Red Velvet Cookies recipe, these red velvet cookies are studded with rich chocolate chips and coloured a vibrant red. This recipe, inspired by a red velvet cake, takes minutes to prepare and bake, and makes enough cookies for the whole family!
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
One large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food colouring
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
For the Cream Cheese Drizzle:
2 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat the Air Fryer:
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes.
Prepare the Cookie Dough:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream the Butter and Sugars:
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients:
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food colouring until well combined.
Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures:
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in White Chocolate Chips:
Gently fold in the white chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the cookie dough.
Shape and Arrange Cookies:
Using a spoon or cookies scoop, drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the air fryer tray, leaving some space between each cookie.
Air Frying:
Air fry the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Drizzle:
In a bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Drizzle and Serve:
Once the cookies have cooled slightly, drizzle the cream cheese mixture over them.
Tips:
For a deeper red colour, use gel food colouring.
Don’t overmix the cookies dough to ensure a tender texture.
If your air fryer has multiple racks, be sure to rotate the trays halfway through cooking for even baking.
Customise the cream cheese drizzle with a touch of lemon zest or a sprinkle of crushed red velvet cake crumbs.
While they make a super Valentine’s Day Dessert (they’re the perfect colour, after all!) these red velvet cookies should be added to your baking recipe arsenal for any time of year. So embark on a delightful journey into the world of indulgence with our Air Fryer Red Velvet Cookies!
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