Description
Deliciously soft and chewy red velvet cookies rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Roll small portions of dough (about 1 inch in diameter) into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before rolling them in powdered sugar.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg