Desserts

Red Velvet Oreo Cookies

Name: Red Velvet Oreo Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 stick butter (room temperature); ⅔ cup light brown sugar; ⅓ cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp all natural red food dye (see note); 1 ½ cups gluten free flour; 3 tbsp cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp sea salt; ¾ cup gluten free Oreo cookies (broken into pieces); ½ cup dark chocolate chips

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by Addison LaBonte February 13, 2026

These Red Velvet Oreo Cookies are soft, chewy, deeply chocolatey, and packed with chunks of gluten-free Oreos and dark chocolate chips. They’re the perfect mashup of classic red velvet flavor and cookies and cream, all in an easy, bakery-style cookie recipe you can make at home.

This recipe is gluten free, incredibly indulgent, and made with simple ingredients. Whether you’re baking for Valentine’s Day, the holidays, or just because—you’ll love these bold red cookies with crisp edges and gooey centers.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Gluten-free & easy – no chilling required
Soft and chewy with crisp edges
Rich red velvet flavor from cocoa powder
Loaded with Oreos + chocolate chips
Naturally colored option included
Perfect for holidays, parties, or gifting

These cookies taste like something straight from a bakery—but are simple enough for weeknight baking.

What Is Red Velvet Flavor?

Red velvet is a lightly chocolate-flavored dessert made with cocoa powder and vanilla. Unlike traditional chocolate cookies, red velvet has a milder cocoa taste, a soft crumb, and a slightly tangy richness that pairs perfectly with Oreo cookies.

Ingredients for Red Velvet Oreo Cookies

Here’s everything you’ll need:

1 stick butter, room temperature
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp all natural red food dye (see notes)
1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup gluten-free Oreo cookies, broken up
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

How to Make

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add:

softened butter
brown sugar
white sugar

Beat until fully combined and smooth.

Step 3

Add:

egg
vanilla extract
red food dye

Mix until evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Add:

gluten-free flour
cocoa powder
baking soda
sea salt

Mix until a thick cookie dough forms.

Step 5

Gently fold in:

broken Oreo pieces
dark chocolate chips

Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Use a cookie scoop to scoop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
Space cookies at least 3 inches apart.

Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.

Step 7

Remove the red velvet Oreo cookies from the oven and let cookies cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring. This step helps them firm up without drying out.