Description
A delightful and safe-to-eat cookie dough recipe that captures the rich flavor of red velvet cake, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the risk of raw eggs or flour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated*)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk (as needed)
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel recommended)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Safe Flour: Spread flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes, or microwave in 30-sec bursts until it reaches 165°F (74°C). Let cool.
- Make the Dough: In a bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Add heat-treated flour and mix until combined.
- Add milk 1 tbsp at a time until dough reaches desired consistency.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Serve: Scoop into cups or roll into truffle balls. Enjoy straight from the bowl or freeze for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Ensure flour is heat-treated to eliminate any harmful bacteria.
- Adjust the amount of milk based on your preferred dough consistency.
- For a richer flavor, consider using dark cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg