Storage and make‑ahead
Red velvet cookies store well, making them ideal for Christmas cookie boxes and holiday gifting.
- Store cooled, dipped cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the baked (undipped) cookies, then thaw and dip in vanilla chips closer to serving. Many bakers freeze red velvet cookies successfully this way.
FAQ: Red Velvet Christmas Cookies
Can I use brown sugar instead of all granulated sugar?
Some red velvet cookie recipes use a mix of brown and white sugar for extra chew, but this version relies on granulated sugar for a classic sugar‑cookie‑meets‑red‑velvet texture.
What kind of red food coloring works best?
Gel or paste food coloring is recommended in many red velvet recipes because it creates a deep color without adding too much extra liquid to the dough.
Can I skip the dip and just add chips to the dough?
Yes. Several red velvet Christmas cookie recipes fold white chocolate chips directly into the dough instead of dipping. You can stir in chips and still add a drizzle on top after baking if you want both.
Wrap‑up and call to action
These Red Velvet Cookies give you soft, red‑velvet‑style centers, lightly crisp edges, and a creamy vanilla dip that makes them stand out on any Christmas cookie platter or holiday dessert board. Share them as part of your Christmas cookie series, invite your readers to bake a batch for cookie exchanges or Christmas Eve dessert, then encourage them to rate the recipe, leave a comment telling you which sprinkles they used, and save or pin it so they can come back to these red velvet Christmas cookies every holiday season.