Red Velvet Cookies

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Rich and fudgy red velvet cookies are the perfect festive cookie to whip up for any occasion! Roll these beautiful cookies in sparkly red sugar for an extra-fancy touch.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 35

Servings cookies

Calories 147kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Red sanding sugar for rolling, optional

Instructions

Place butter and sugar in the bowl of a large stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment OR in a large mixing bowl with a wooden spoon. Mix on medium speed or by hand until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add egg, vanilla, and food coloring, beating well until smooth.
In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Fold into butter mixture until dough is just combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour or up to 6 days.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350F and line two large sheet pans with parchment paper.
Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sanding sugar until evenly coated. Place dough balls 1 inch apart on prepared sheet pans.
Bake cookies at 350F 10-12 minutes until cookies are puffy and cracked on top. Allow cookies to cool on sheet pan 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days.

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