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Treat yourself to the ultimate sweet indulgence with these irresistible Red Velvet Oreo cookies. Soft, chewy, and loaded with crushed Oreo cookies like these Oreo chocolate chip cookies. They're quick and easy to make and require no chilling time! Perfect for satisfying cravings or celebrating any occasion.

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Red Velvet Oreo Cookies

The Red Velvet Oreo cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Red Velvet cake, featuring Oreo pieces for a crunchy texture and an irresistible fusion of flavors.

Prepared just like Chocolate chip cookies, but with a special twist. We add red food coloring to achieve the distinctive Red Velvet hue, along with a hint of cocoa powder for a subtle chocolate flavor like in these mini red velvet cupcakes.

Similar to my blue Cookie Monster cookies, these Red Velvet Oreos cookies are loved for their vibrant red color and soft texture, making them perfect for Valentine's Day, Christmas, or birthday parties. They add a whimsical touch to any occasion.

Why you'll love these cookies

A yummy mix of flavors: These cookies combine the sweetness of Red Velvet flavor with the crunchiness of Oreo bits for a tasty treat.
They're not just delicious; they're fun to eat too! Their bright red color and Oreo chunks make snacking a blast.
No chill dough required: That's the best part - these cookies don't need to be refrigerated before baking, and it's even recommended to bake them immediately.
For any occasion: whether it's a party or just a craving—these Red Velvet Oreo cookies are always a hit for a quick and tasty snack.

Craving for more Oreo recipes? Give these a try: Oreo cheesecake cookies, Chocolate chip Oreo cookies, Oreo chocolate cake, Cookie and cream cheesecake, Oreo cheesecake brownies, Fudgy Oreo brownies and Oreo milkshake.

Ingredient you need

You need these ingredients to make Oreo red velvet cookies:

Butter. Use unsalted butter, softened to room temperature.
Sugar. A mix of white granulated sugar and light brown sugar.
Egg. Large egg at room temperature.
Vanilla and salt. Pure vanilla extract and table salt or sea salt.
Red gel food coloring. Use gel or liquid red food coloring (please note that quantities will vary slightly).
Flour. All-purpose flour.
Leavening agent. Baking soda only, which you can replace with baking powder if needed (see recipe notes).
Cocoa powder. Use only unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate taste.
Oreo. Classic Oreos cookies or others like chocolate Oreos or golden Oreos.

Red Velvet Oreo Cookies Instructions

Here are some quick visual instructions. Don't forget that full instructions with exact ingredients can be found in the main recipe card below!

Step 1: Cream butter sugar and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for about 2 minutes.

Step 2: Add egg, vanilla extract and red food coloring and beat again until creamy and bright red.

Step 3: Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda, and fold in gently with a rubber spatula.

Step 4: Finish by adding the crushed Oreos and mixing until just incorporated into the cookie dough.

mixing bowl with red cookie dough with flour mixture

mixing bowl with red velvet cookie dough with crushed oreos

Step 5: Immediately shape cookie dough balls with your hands or with a large or a medium cookie scoop and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 6: Preheat the oven to 347°F/ 175°C and bake the Cookies for about 13-15 minutes until they are puffy and still soft in the center.

Let cool: let the cookies cool for a few moments on the cookie sheet before moving to a wire cake rack.

large mixing bowl with cookie dough balls

cookie sheet with oreo red velvet cookies dough balls

Tips for these cookies

Measure quantities correctly: Use an electronic scale rather than a measuring cup for precise measurements and better results.
Ingredients at room temperature: Remember to remove the butter and egg beforehand to ensure a smooth batter. You can slightly reheat the butter in the microwave or use melted, cooled butter.
Cream the butter: Use your stand mixer or electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar for at least 2 minutes until creamy.
Don't overmix: After adding the dry ingredients, avoid overmixing the red velvet cookie dough to keep the cookies chewy.
Be careful when baking: overcooked, they will taste dry in the mouth, so watch the baking time. The cookies are ready when they have slightly crispy edges but still soft in the center and will firm up as they cool.

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature: Store cookies at room temperature for up to 1 week in an airtight container or under plastic wrap.

Freezing: You can freeze them for up to 3 months, place them in a freezer bag after baking when completely cooled, or just after shaping them into cookie dough balls for later baking. Allowing them to recover slowly at room temperature.

Variations & Substitutions

Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies: add a heart of cream cheese filling for a creamy center.
Cream cheese frosting: Add a topping of tangy cream cheese frosting made with cream cheese and powdered sugar like crumbl red velvet cookies.
White Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Cookies: Add white chocolate chips for an extra touch of sweetness (or dark chocolate chips).
Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies: Use two cookies to wrap a generous layer of cream cheese, creating delicious sandwiches.
Red Velvet Biscoff cookies: Substitute Oreo cookies with Lotus Biscoff cookies like these biscoff butter cookies.

Recipe Questions

How do you achieve the vibrant red color in Red Velvet Oreo cookies?

Start by adding about a teaspoon of red food coloring and mixing it into the dough. Continue adding more gradually and mixing until you achieve a deep, pronounced red color. Once the color stops becoming more red, it's reached the desired shade.

Can I use any type of Oreo cookies for this recipe?

Yes, you can use any type of Oreo cookies for this recipe. However, the classic chocolate-flavored Oreos work best to complement the Red Velvet flavor.

How to get perfectly round cookies?

For perfectly round cookies, avoid chilling the dough, measure the flour accurately, gently flatten the dough if necessary, and for the ultimate trick, reshape the baked cookies using a round cookie cutter.

Can I make these cookies without red food coloring?

Yes, it's possible but without red food coloring, the cookies will have a slightly brownish hue.

Can I make these cookies ahead of time for a special occasion?

Yes, you can make the cookie dough ahead of time and refrigerate it, but make sure to let it come back to room temperature before baking for optimal results.

stacked red velvet cookies with a bottle of milk

I hope you love this Oreo red velvet cookie recipe. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Happy Baking!

Red Velvet Oreo Cookies

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Author: Fadela
Total Time: 23 minutes
Yield: 16 cookies

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Recipe for red velvet cookies with soft, crunchy crushed Oreo cookies pieces (for 16 medium or 12 large cookies)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F) and prepare 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar using an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla, and red food coloring, then beat again for 2 minutes.
Sift together the dry ingredients - flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, and gently fold them into the wet mixture until combined.
Finish by adding the Oreo cookie pieces and quickly mix until the dough is homogeneous.
Shape the cookie dough into balls using your hands or an ice cream scoop and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 5 cm apart. (Slightly flatten the cookie dough balls if needed to ensure round cookies after baking)
Bake the Red Velvet cookies for approximately 13-15 minutes until they are well puffed and still slightly soft in the center. Let them cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.