🎅 Introduction
There’s just something magical about red velvet cookies during the holiday season. The deep red hue, the hint of cocoa, and that melt-in-your-mouth texture make them a festive favorite for Christmas cookie exchanges, family gatherings, and cozy nights by the fire. Whether you like them soft and chewy or crisp around the edges, these recipes will make your dessert table shine bright with cheer.
From classic red velvet crinkles to white chocolate chip-studded beauties, here are 24 genius red velvet cookie recipes everyone will love — each one baked with love, joy, and plenty of Christmas spirit. ❤️🍪
1. Classic Red Velvet Cookies
These classic red velvet cookies are the perfect starting point — soft, rich, and deeply flavored with cocoa and vanilla.
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- ½ cup (90g) white chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix well.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; fold in white chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges set. Cool on rack.
Serving Tip: Sprinkle with powdered sugar or crushed peppermint before serving.
2. Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
These cookies look like little snow-dusted jewels — festive, fudgy, and picture-perfect for Christmas.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, and food coloring.
- Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt separately.
- Combine and chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough balls in powdered sugar.
- Bake 10–11 minutes until cracks form.
Serving Tip: Stack them in glass jars as edible Christmas gifts! 🎁
3. Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies
White chocolate adds creamy sweetness that balances the cocoa richness — a true Christmas classic.
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (160g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- ¾ cup (130g) white chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar; add egg, vanilla, coloring.
- Mix dry ingredients and combine.
- Stir in white chocolate chips.
- Scoop and bake for 10 minutes.
Serving Tip: Drizzle with melted white chocolate for a bakery look.
4. Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These sandwich cookies bring that signature red velvet + cream cheese combo into handheld form.
Ingredients:
Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
Frosting:
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese
- ¼ cup (55g) butter
- 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make cookie dough; bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Beat frosting ingredients until smooth.
- Sandwich cooled cookies with frosting.
Serving Tip: Roll edges in crushed candy canes for festive sparkle. ❤️
5. Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies
Buttery, soft, and filled with creamy centers — these thumbprints are a crowd favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ⅓ cup (70g) sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp red coloring
- ½ cup (100g) cream cheese frosting (for filling)
Instructions:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar; add yolk, vanilla, coloring.
- Mix in dry ingredients.
- Roll into balls; press thumbprint in center.
- Bake 10 minutes.
- Fill centers with frosting once cooled.
Serving Tip: Add sprinkles for a holiday touch! 🎄
6. Red Velvet Peppermint Cookies
A minty twist that turns classic red velvet cookies into peppermint dreams.
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (160g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tbsp red coloring
- ¼ cup (30g) crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Preheat 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar. Add egg, extract, color.
- Mix in dry ingredients.
- Fold in crushed candy.
- Bake 10–12 minutes.
Serving Tip: Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle extra candy cane bits.
7. Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies
Rich cheesecake filling baked into soft red velvet dough — dessert magic!
Ingredients:
Dough:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp red coloring
Filling:
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese
- 3 tbsp (40g) sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions:
- Preheat 350°F (175°C).
- Mix dough ingredients; chill.
- Combine filling ingredients.
- Wrap dough around filling to form balls.
- Bake 12 minutes.
Serving Tip: Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy finish. ❄️
8. Red Velvet Kiss Cookies
A Christmas twist on the peanut butter blossom — but with red velvet and chocolate kisses.
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (160g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp red coloring
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses
Instructions:
- Preheat 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare dough; bake 9–10 minutes.
- Press kisses into hot cookies immediately.
Serving Tip: Chill before storing to keep the chocolate kisses intact.
9. Red Velvet Marshmallow Cookies
Soft and chewy with a melted marshmallow surprise — these are pure Christmas joy.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 12 large marshmallows, halved
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare dough by creaming butter and sugar; add egg, vanilla, and coloring.
- Mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Flatten dough balls, place marshmallow in center, and fold dough around it.
- Bake 11–12 minutes until edges are firm.
Serving Tip: Drizzle melted chocolate for a campfire-style Christmas treat. 🍫🔥
10. Red Velvet Brownie Cookies
A mix between a chewy cookie and a rich brownie — perfect with milk or cocoa.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg + 1 yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red coloring
- ¾ cup (95g) flour
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter; whisk in sugar, cocoa, and coloring.
- Add eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in flour and salt until smooth.
- Scoop onto tray; bake 10 minutes.
Serving Tip: Dust lightly with powdered sugar for a snow-topped effect. ❄️
11. Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Quick, easy, and delicious — the perfect shortcut holiday cookie.
Ingredients:
- 1 box (425g) red velvet cake mix
- ½ cup (115g) butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¾ cup (130g) white chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat 350°F (175°C).
- Mix all ingredients until combined.
- Scoop dough onto sheet.
- Bake 9–10 minutes until soft centers remain.
Serving Tip: Top with festive sprinkles while warm. 🎉
12. Red Velvet M&M Cookies
These colorful cookies bring Christmas fun to every bite!
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (160g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp red coloring
- ¾ cup (130g) holiday M&Ms
Instructions:
- Preheat 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar; add egg and color.
- Stir in dry ingredients and M&Ms.
- Bake 10–11 minutes.
Serving Tip: Decorate with extra M&Ms before baking for bright Christmas colors.
13. Red Velvet Oreo Cookies
Cookies within cookies — rich, crunchy, and so festive!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp red coloring
- ½ cup (50g) crushed Oreos
Instructions:
- Preheat 350°F (175°C).
- Mix butter, sugar, egg, coloring.
- Add dry ingredients, fold in crushed Oreos.
- Scoop onto trays; bake 11 minutes.
Serving Tip: Dip half the cookie in melted chocolate and sprinkle with crumbs. 🍪
14. Red Velvet Nutella Cookies
Soft red velvet outside, gooey Nutella inside — holiday heaven.
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (160g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp red coloring
- 12 tsp Nutella (chilled dollops)
Instructions:
- Preheat 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare dough and chill 20 minutes.
- Enclose a spoon of Nutella inside each dough ball.
- Bake 12 minutes.
Serving Tip: Sprinkle sea salt on top for balance. 🧂
15. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Mini hand pies that taste like the best part of red velvet cake!
Ingredients:
Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp red coloring
Filling:
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese
- ¼ cup (55g) butter
- 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions:
- Preheat 350°F (175°C).
- Bake cookies for 10–11 minutes.
- Mix filling until smooth.
- Sandwich cookies and chill.
Serving Tip: Roll edges in mini red and green sprinkles.
16. Red Velvet Snowball Cookies
Tender, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth — like little red snowballs!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ⅓ cup (70g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp red coloring
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar for coating
Instructions:
- Preheat 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter, sugar, vanilla, and color.
- Add flour and cocoa.
- Shape into balls and bake 12 minutes.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
Serving Tip: Double-coat in sugar once cool for extra “snow.” ❄️
17. Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies
Crisp, buttery, and beautifully red — these cookies melt slowly on your tongue.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225g) butter
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) flour
- 1 tbsp red coloring
Instructions:
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add cocoa, flour, and coloring.
- Roll out, cut shapes, bake 325°F (160°C) for 14–15 minutes.
Serving Tip: Dip half in white chocolate for a snowy look.
18. Red Velvet Biscotti
Crunchy and festive — perfect for dunking in hot cocoa or espresso.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) flour
- ¼ cup (25g) cocoa
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp red coloring
Instructions:
- Preheat 350°F (175°C).
- Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine.
- Shape into logs and bake 25 minutes.
- Slice and bake again for 10 minutes each side.
Serving Tip: Dip in white chocolate and decorate with crushed candy canes.
19. Red Velvet Truffle Cookies
Soft outside, fudgy inside — like a bite of Christmas truffle.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp red coloring
- 12 chocolate truffles
Instructions:
- Wrap dough around each truffle.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11 minutes.
Serving Tip: Dust with cocoa powder or drizzle with ganache.
20. Red Velvet Coconut Cookies
Coconut adds a tropical sweetness that pairs beautifully with red velvet.
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (160g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp red coloring
- ½ cup (40g) shredded coconut
Instructions:
- Make dough, roll in coconut.
- Bake 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
Serving Tip: Sprinkle extra coconut flakes right after baking. 🥥
21. Red Velvet Pecan Cookies
Nutty and rich, these cookies bring cozy southern charm to Christmas.
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (160g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans
Instructions:
- Preheat 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare dough and fold in pecans.
- Bake 12 minutes.
Serving Tip: Press a pecan half on top before baking for style.
22. Red Velvet Cookie Bars
All the goodness of red velvet in a chewy, shareable bar form!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp red coloring
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese (swirl)
Instructions:
- Preheat 350°F (175°C).
- Spread dough in pan; swirl in cream cheese.
- Bake 20–22 minutes.
Serving Tip: Cut into heart shapes for Christmas dessert platters. ❤️
23. Red Velvet Espresso Cookies
A grown-up twist with a touch of espresso — perfect for cozy mornings.
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (160g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ tsp espresso powder
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp red coloring
Instructions:
- Preheat 350°F (175°C).
- Mix all ingredients and bake 10 minutes.
Serving Tip: Pair with hot coffee or spiced latte. ☕
24. Red Velvet Linzer Cookies
The ultimate showstopper — red velvet elegance meets festive design!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cocoa
- ½ cup (115g) butter
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp red coloring
- ½ cup (100g) cream cheese frosting (for filling)
Instructions:
- Roll dough thin, cut pairs (one with star center).
- Bake 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Sandwich with frosting and dust with sugar.
Serving Tip: Display on a silver platter — they sparkle like ornaments! 🎄
🎁 Conclusion
Baking red velvet cookies during the holidays is more than just a kitchen tradition — it’s a way to share warmth, sweetness, and creativity. Whether you prefer the soft crinkles, cream-filled sandwiches, or nutty delights, these 24 festive recipes bring something special to every cookie platter.
So grab your mixing bowl, turn on the Christmas tunes, and start baking your way through this red velvet wonderland. ❤️🍪✨
Happy Holiday Baking!
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