Stranger Things Cookies: Magical Red Velvet Treats to Bake
These irresistible Stranger Things cookies bring delight with their vibrant color and chewy texture, perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- - Stand mixer
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Cold Butter unsalted preferred
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar can swap for coconut sugar
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract pure vanilla recommended
- 2 tbsp Red Food Coloring high-quality liquid recommended
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder unsweetened
- 1 cup Cake Flour can replace with all-purpose flour
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free blend optional
- 1 tsp Baking Soda ensure freshness
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch for chewiness
- 1/2 tsp Salt kosher or sea salt recommended
For the Crunchy Coating
- 1 cup Crushed Oreos
Optional Toppings
- Themed Sprinkles for festive touch
Instructions
How to Make Stranger Things Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 410°F.
- Mix together cubed cold butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer on low for 1 minute then high for another minute until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; include the vanilla extract.
- Combine red food coloring and cocoa powder, stirring until uniform.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Chill the dough uncovered in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
- Roll approximately 3.5 oz of dough into balls and coat them with crushed Oreos.
- Arrange the dough balls on a parchment-lined tray, spacing them 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes, until the edges are firm and centers are soft, then cool on the tray before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate or add themed sprinkles for added flair.