I bake these Red Velvet Christmas Cookies when you and I want an easy Christmas cookie that looks bakery‑worthy on a holiday cookie tray but comes together in one bowl with pantry staples. You mix a soft red velvet dough with cocoa, vanilla, and plenty of red food coloring, bake the cookies until they’re just set, then dip each one in melted vanilla chips and finish with festive sprinkles for a classic “red and white” Christmas cookie moment.
Why you’ll love these red velvet cookies
These cookies give you all the nostalgic flavor of red velvet cake—light cocoa, vanilla, and that signature red color—in an easy drop cookie that’s perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday dessert boards, and even Valentine’s Day. Dipping them in melted vanilla chips (or white chocolate) adds a creamy, sweet shell that pairs perfectly with the soft, slightly chewy cookie base, just like other white‑chocolate‑dipped red velvet cookies that trend every holiday season.
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