Easy Red Velvet Cookies
Soft and chewy red velvet cookies with a hint of cocoa and a creamy cream cheese drizzle—perfect for any occasion.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For an extra special touch, drizzle cream cheese glaze over the cooled cookies.