Red Velvet Cookies
Red Velvet Cookies bring a delightful twist to your dessert table, combining rich cocoa flavor with a vibrant red hue. Soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious, these cookies are topped with a hint of cream cheese frosting that adds an extra layer of indulgence. Perfect for any occasion, from casual snacks to festive celebrations, these cookies will certainly impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp gel red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix until fully combined.
- Stir in red food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are set; let cool on the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg