Description
Red Velvet Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic treat, combining soft, chewy texture with a rich cocoa flavor and vibrant crimson hue. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, they can be enjoyed plain or adorned with cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp 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 flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and red food coloring.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg