Red Velvet Nutella Swirl Cookies

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

4.Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until fully incorporated.

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6.If using, fold in the white chocolate chips for added sweetness and texture.

7.Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8.Using a teaspoon, drop small dollops of Nutella on top of each cookie dough ball. Using a toothpick or skewer, swirl the Nutella into the dough to create a marbled effect.

9.Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. They will continue to firm up as they cool.

10.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.