Fudgy Red Velvet Cookies – Browned Butter Blondie

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel preferred)
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brown the butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 5-7 minutes). Pour into a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
2. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Set aside.
3. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and red food coloring to the cooled browned butter. Beat until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.
4. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Gently mix in white chocolate chips if using. Cover and chill the dough for 20 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly soft. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.