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Red Velvet Cookies

Red Velvet Cookies

Delightful Red Velvet Cookies bring the taste of a classic cake into a fun, hand-held form, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Sweets & Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour gives the cookies their perfect chewy texture
  • 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate flavor
  • 1 tsp baking soda helps the cookies rise
  • 1 cups granulated sugar provides sweetness
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar packed for extra richness
  • 2 large eggs for binding and moisture
  • 0.75 cups vegetable oil ensures tender texture
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring preferably gel to enhance color
Optional Topping
  • cream cheese frosting for slathering on top, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or cookie scoop

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl until well combined.
  3. Combine the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and red food coloring in another bowl. Stir until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Scoop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
  7. Optional: Drizzle with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, measure flour correctly and avoid over-mixing the dough.

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