Best Edible Red Velvet Dough (Printer-Friendly Version)

A simple, no-bake red velvet dough with chocolate chips and heat-treated flour for safe, indulgent enjoyment.

# Ingredients Needed:

→ 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

→ Coloring & Flavoring

06 - 1/2 tablespoon red food coloring
07 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)

→ Baking Essentials

08 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, heat-treated
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Mix-ins

10 - 1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread all-purpose flour evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ensure the flour temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to eliminate bacteria. Allow flour to cool completely before use. Store any extra heat-treated flour in an airtight container.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Add milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the creamed mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined.
04 - Gradually add the heat-treated flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Mix gently until the flour blend is fully incorporated and no longer visible.
05 - Using a spatula, fold in mini semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to avoid overmixing.
06 - Enjoy immediately from bowls or utilize as a topping for ice cream and other desserts. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before consumption.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Heat-treating flour is essential to ensure the dough is safe for raw consumption by eliminating harmful bacteria.
02 - Substitute milk with buttermilk for a richer and more authentic red velvet flavor.
03 - Use gluten-free flour alternatives like Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten-free blend to make the dough gluten-free.
04 - For best texture, use high-quality chocolate chips and unsalted butter.

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