Best Edible Red Velvet Dough (Printer-Friendly)

Smooth red velvet dough with cocoa, butter, and chocolate chips, ready in minutes without baking.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy & Fats

01 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

→ Sugars

02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup brown sugar

→ Liquids & Extracts

04 - 1 tablespoon milk
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 tablespoon red food coloring

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, heat-treated
08 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Add-ins

10 - 1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

# Steps to Make This:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread flour on baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ensure flour temperature reaches 165°F for safety. Allow flour to cool completely before use.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the creamed mixture. Mix at low speed until fully combined.
04 - Gradually add heat-treated flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to wet mixture. Mix until dry ingredients are fully incorporated with no visible flour.
05 - Gently fold mini chocolate chips into dough ensuring even distribution throughout.
06 - Portion dough into bowls or use as a topping for desserts or ice cream. Enjoy immediately or store appropriately.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Bake or microwave flour before use to eliminate harmful bacteria and make dough safe to eat.
02 - Store dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to seven days or freeze up to three months.
03 - Allow refrigerated dough to reach room temperature before serving for optimal texture.