Red Velvet Cookies

5 Stars (1 Review)

Yield: 12 servings

prep time: 20

cook time: 15

total time: 35

This Red Velvet Cookies recipe perfectly combines two classic desserts, red velvet cake and sugar cookies! The cookies are soft and chewy, with a hint of cocoa and vanilla, plus a crisp sugar coating.

Ingredients

½ cup salted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon red food coloring see notes
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup red sanding sugar

Instructions

Add the softened butter and granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla, and red food coloring to the bowl and mix to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet. Mix just until combined - do not overmix.
Transfer the dough to the fridge and chill for 15 minutes. While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 350° F, line two large baking sheets with parchment paper, and place the sanding sugar in a small bowl.
Once the dough has chilled, scoop out 1 tablespoon sized portions and roll them into balls. Roll each dough ball in the sanding sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheet at least 2” apart. Flatten the dough balls into ½” thick discs.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges are just set. For the softest, chewiest cookies, do not overbake.
Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 222kcal Carbohydrates: 35g Protein: 2g Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 5g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 36mg Sodium: 140mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 22g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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