Red Velvet Sugar Cookies
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Red Velvet Sugar Cookies
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The BEST soft and moist red velvet sugar cookies with rich cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cup sugar divided
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 eggs
- 5 ½ cups flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Red food coloring (adjust to preference)
Frosting
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup sour cream OR plain greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk (as needed)
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Instructions
- In a large bowl cream together butter, vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups sugar, powdered sugar, water, and eggs.
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined. Add red food coloring 1 teaspoon at a time, mixing after each, until desired color is achieved. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Remove dough from fridge and uncover. Roll dough into balls (slightly larger than a golf ball) and place on a lightly greased baking sheet about 3-4 inches apart.
- Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar on a plate. Use the bottom end of a tall glass cup (or the bottom of a small jar) for pressing the cookies. Spritz the bottom of the glass/jar with cooking spray then dip the bottom into the sugar. Use the bottom sugar-coated end of the glass to press cookies to about 1/2 inch thickness. Let the edges of the cookie dough squish out past the edges of the glass.
- Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a clean flat surface or a cooking rack. When completely cool, place in airtight containers (if stacking, separate layers with parchment or wax paper) and keep chilled in the fridge.
- For the frosting, cream together butter, sour cream (or greek yogurt) and cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth. Store chilled in airtight container.
- Immediately frost cookies.
Notes
- Store in airtight container in fridge up to five days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
213mg
(9%)
Potassium
88mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
81IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 28servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 81IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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