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Festive Red Velvet Cookies

Delicious Festive Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Drizzle

These festive red velvet cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with cream cheese drizzle, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • Cream cheese frosting for drizzling

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla; mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients and mix until combined. Add red food coloring until desired shade is reached.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
  7. Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool slightly before drizzling with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize your cookies with nuts or chocolate chips, and store them in an airtight container for up to five days.

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