Red Velvet Sugar Cookies
Delight in these soft, luscious red velvet sugar cookies, combining classic sugar cookie crispness with rich cocoa flavor and a vibrant red hue perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
- Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and gently flatten them slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, drizzle with white chocolate or sprinkle with red and white sanding sugar before baking.
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