If you love the rich color and velvety flavor of red velvet cake, these Red Velvet Ganache Cookies are your next obsession. They’re soft, chewy, and filled with a glossy chocolate ganache that melts in your mouth. You’ll smell the cocoa and vanilla as they bake pure heaven from oven to table.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Rich, bakery-style flavor made simple at home.
• Gorgeous red color perfect for holidays or gifting.
• Soft, chewy texture with creamy chocolate centers.
• Uses everyday pantry ingredients no mixer needed.
• Freezer-friendly and easy to customize with white chocolate or nuts.

Preparation and Cooking Time

Prep Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Servings
15 mins	10 mins	25 mins	24 cookies

Ingredients

For the cookies:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp red food coloring

For the ganache filling:

• 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp butter

Optional Swaps: Use white chocolate instead of dark for a sweeter filling.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until creamy.
4. Mix in egg, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
6. Scoop dough balls and place on the baking sheet.
7. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges set and centers look slightly soft.
8. For the ganache: heat cream until steaming, pour over chocolate and butter, then stir until smooth.
9. Spoon ganache into cookie centers while still warm. Cool completely before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Serve Red Velvet Ganache Cookies with a glass of cold milk, a hot mocha, or crumbled over vanilla ice cream. For special occasions, stack them on a tiered dessert tray.

Quick Tips or Variations

• Add a sprinkle of sea salt for balance.
• Drizzle white chocolate for contrast.
• Chill dough 15 minutes for thicker cookies.

FAQs

How to know when red velvet cookies are done?
The edges should be set but the centers slightly soft they’ll finish baking as they cool.

What are common red velvet cookie mistakes?
Overmixing or overbaking can make them dry. Use room-temperature butter for the best texture.

What is a fun fact about red velvet cookies?
The red velvet color was originally a reaction between cocoa and vinegar before food coloring became popular.

How long do red velvet cookies last?
They last up to 5 days in an airtight container or up to 2 months frozen.

Conclusion

These Red Velvet Ganache Cookies are soft, chocolatey, and pure joy in every bite. Whether for holidays or everyday baking, they’ll always impress with that deep red hue and creamy ganache center.

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