Description
When the holiday spirit fills the air, nothing delights quite like Red Velvet Santa’s Cookies. With their rich buttery flavor and a hint of cocoa, these cookies are topped with smooth cream cheese frosting that adds a festive touch to any gathering. Their vibrant red color makes them visually stunning, while each bite offers a luscious blend of flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract and red food coloring until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- While cooling, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth for frosting.
- Once cookies have cooled completely, frost each cookie generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg