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Red Velvet Cookies!

These classic Red Velvet Cookies are great for Holidays or anytime you have a sweet tooth!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: 20 minute, baking, chocolate, chocolate cookies, christmas, Christmas cookies, cookies, easy cookies, Holiday, holiday cookies, holiday food, red velevet cookies, red velvet, santat, yum
Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp red food coloring. preferably professional can be found at most craft stores or online like wilton You may need to add more for desired color.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
  • In bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir and set aside.
  • In a separate mixing bowl combine the butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. With a hand mixer or kitchen aid, mix until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl down and add the eggs.
  • Beat well then add the vanilla and food coloring. Mix well.
  • Combine the flour mix with the wet mix and beat together until well combined,
  • In a shallow bowl add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and in a separate shallow bowl add the powdered sugar. Using a tablespoon scoop out the dough and roll into a ball.
    Next roll the ball in the granulated sugar
  • Then the powdered.
  • Continue with all the cookie dough, placing the balls about a inch apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cookies have cracked. We want them a little gooey inside still.
  • ENJOY!