Red Velvet Cookies

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 33 mins

  • Servings

    36 cookies

  • Calories

    120 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Red Velvet Cookies

My Red Velvet Cookies are a nod to the classic cake with soft and chewy (and bright red!) interiors with a powdered sugar coating. Recipe includes a how-to video!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese¹ softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons natural cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Red food coloring I prefer gel food coloring
  • powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl using an electric mixer (or in a stand mixer), cream together butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and well-combined.
  2. Add egg and stir to combine, then stir in vinegar and vanilla.
  3. In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. With mixer on low-speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter/cream cheese mixture until completely combined. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl as needed to ensure ingredients are well-combined. Stir in red food coloring until you have a red dough.
  5. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours and up to 5 days.
  6. Once dough has chilled and you are about ready to bake your cookies, preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  7. Scoop cookie dough by 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized scoop and roll between your palms to form a smooth ball (dough will still be sticky, to make it easier to roll you can dust your hands with powdered sugar).
  8. Roll through powdered sugar and place cookies 2” apart on parchment paper lined baking sheets.
  9. Transfer to 350F (175C) preheated oven and bake for 13-14 minutes. Allow to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.
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Notes

  • ¹Do not substitute low fat cream cheese and do not use spreadable cream cheese that comes in a tub, use brick-style cream cheese only.
  • After making the cookie dough, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days before scooping and baking. Once baked, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within 5 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 120kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 97mg (4%) Potassium 47mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 129IU (3%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 120kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Potassium 47mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 129IU 3%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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