Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Red Velvet Sugar Cookies, a soft and chewy treat that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with the classic comfort of sugar cookies. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, these cookies are perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons at home. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they promise to be a hit with friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Add red food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow cooling before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg