Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2011 by kcleaver

I had high hopes for these cookies as I LOVE red velvet. Planned on red cookies with green sprinkles. However, these cookies tasted like flour and crumbled in our mouths. I baked the next batch for less time thinking I may have overbaked them, but those also crumbled. The cream cheese frosting I topped them with was the only thing we liked. Glad we tasted before I sprinkled so I didn't waste them. Will not be making them again.

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by Flenner

This was the one cookie my husband requested I make again this year that he remembered. I wasn't crazy about them but my "Cookie King" husband was. I may try cream cheese frosting though this time .

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by robertwvir

I do not understand the bad reviews some have made. I always make cookies for friends and also sell them at Christmas time. This yer, this was one of the "new" cookies that I decided to try. They were were loved by my friends at the church I attend and several people ordered whole batches of these cookies. This is a definate cookie to save!

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by CiCiB

These cookies just weren't as moist as I had hoped. The flavor was good. Overall, lots of work for a cookie which wasn't that special.

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2011 by Ethylene

So many ingredients - not a favorite with my family - did not like the taste of them - will not make again.

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by katha53

WONDERFUL. My husband's new favorite - didn't want me to share with work but did anyway and they love them too. Another recipe I'll have to make every Christmas.

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2010 by cindalj

The cookies were okay not horrible but definitely not good enough to make again, I could taste the shortening in them, followed the recipe to a T, but they were just a little too dense coupled with the shortening flavor, its more than I can handle, definitely won't make this one again.

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2010 by cabinfever4

I also followed the recipe exactly as stated, even folding in the egg whites and chps by hand. I have never been a red velvet fan, but really enjoy these cookies. They are just sweet enough and the chips add a wonderful taste to the cookie. I really liked the frosting. It wasn't overly sweet, but I did add red sugar to the tops instead of the cookie crumbs. I would definitely make these cookies again.

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2010 by mjjones

I thought I had misread the recipe, but I had followed it correctly. These cookies have no taste. They taste like flour. I had to change the frosting to give them some flavor. Not going to be a favorite in this house.

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2010 by csommer

Just finished icing the last of them and they are very good. I know my sons that always want Red Velvet cake will be very happy to have these cookies.

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by gbleddynn

I am unsure about all of the negative reviews. It's true the cookies do not spread, but this gives them a very "cake-like texture". They were moist, and the chocolate chips give a nice contrast. Make sure you fold in, NOT stir in, the egg whites and chocolate chips. If you stir it in, you've undone your work beating the eggwhites to stiff peaks.

The icing was just fine for me. If you dislike buttercream, though, the icing recipe is not for you. I took these to campus, and I came home with one cookie left. A secretary offered to pay me to bake her two dozen for Christmas so obviously, other folks loved them also. They might be better with a cream cheese icing, though, since that is what I think of on red velvet cake.

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by jsprinkle

Great taste but the icing was horrible...the consistency was terrible and the taste was not good...it was like something was left out of the ingredients (yes, I checked to be sure I didn't leave anything out ;->). I will definitely make them again but will use a different recipe for the icing. I would also recommend flattening them out with a spoon on the cookie sheet before baking since they do not spread.

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by birdie64

A waste of time and ingredients. these are inedible.

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by conoley

I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and could not have been more disappointed. They were time consuming and involved a lot of ingredients. The cookies were very average. The icing did not set up, and the consistency of the cookie was very unusual.

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2010 by carol waddle

Just spent my Sunday afternoon making these and thinking how much we would enjoy. They were not up to the standard I expect to see in Taste of Home.

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2010 by ChrystaWilson

I'm not sure what the last two reviewers found wrong with the recipe...I made it last night and my family really enjoyed them. I must have made them too large, though, because I only got 5 dozen out of the recipe, and as a result, I only made 2/3 of the frosting and it was more than enough. They are very sweet and rich.

Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2010 by ashley.conger@yahoo.com

I always have good luck with Taste of Home but these cookies were not good. They were too puffy and bland. I made red velvet cookies earlier this week using cake mix and they were 100% better, not to mention so much easier.

Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2010 by aecape

I have no idea how this recipe got 4 1/2 stars, it was awful!!! Tasted terrible and it wasn't an easy cookie to make, 4 cups of flour????? It was a waste of ingredients and time to prepare these cookies. I was hoping they would be good, but they were so bad I didn't even bake the whole batter, but threw it in the garbage.

Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2010 by otisglebe

The taste was different- not sweet. Wondered if the vanilla was missing in the recipe? Think I would add that if I try again.

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2010 by sara_rfischer

Just finished baking these cookies. Outstanding cookie! The dough is sticky but mine spread out nicely (just like the picture). I haven't frosted them yet, will do tomorrow. When frosted these will be very attractive cookies for Christmas. They're like a chocolate chip cookie but with a fancy Christmas twist.

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2010 by Johna Hansen

I just didn't care for them, they seem so rich and to me the flavors don't quite go together. Guess I was thinking of The Cheesecake Factory's Red Velvet cheesecake and they don't come anywhere near that!

Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by KTco2002

The cookies tasted good and I loved the chocolate chips inside- nice touch! My issue was with the shape. The dough was quite think and sticky so the cookies stayed as blobs after baking. I tried smoothing it down before baking, but the stickiness wouldn't allow for it. Friends loved the taste but they agreed the visual appeal could've been better. Maybe it was me, I don't know.

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2010 by annzkar

Yummy! I tinted the icing green - very festive!

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2010 by Karen Finnegan

Moist and delicious! Would definitely make and serve again, and again!

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2010 by jackiek54

I thought this recipe was a keeper - I did like someone else and just added the sprinkles instead of cookie crumbs - I also packed them lightly with wax paper in between - it doesn't seem to be a problem - also my neighbor asked for the recipe

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2010 by Munchkin55

These were great! I'm making some for Christmas. I will make some red & a batch of green.

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2010 by IrishAnnie

I just finished making 10 dozen of these for a cookie exchange tomorrow with nine women. My husband and I along with 2 neighbors think they are delicious. I will make more next week so I have some on hand for company over the holidays. They also look nice on a cookie platter because of the pink and white (frosting) colors.

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2010 by housebunny715

These are so good! I made the cookies larger than they should have been, but they still turned out great! The frosting is very good, just make sure the cookies have cooled completely before you frost them.

Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2010 by meemers19

If you like red velevet cake then you will love this recipe. I didn't crumb the cookies ontop I put Xmas sprinkles on and everyone at the Xmas cookie exchange loved these.

Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2010 by maggieaw

This is unusual but delicious cookie recipe. All of those red velvet lovers will need to try this recipe. I did not crush 8 cookies but two and that was enough to garnish the tops. The chocolate chips really gave a nice surprise taste treat to these soft cake like cookie. The frosting is rich and decadent- I really like the flavor combination- thanks taste of home

Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2010 by Brenda D

What a fun recipe! I love red velvet cake, but it doesn't transport so well to give to family & friends on cookie trays. I tried a batch of these this morning and they were well received by my taste testers. Thank you for sharing.