Description
Red Velvet Santa’s Cookies are a festive delight that combines the rich taste of cocoa with a striking red hue, making them perfect for holiday gatherings. Topped with creamy frosting, each soft and chewy bite is sure to bring joy to your celebrations. Whether you’re sharing them at a cookie exchange or enjoying them by the fire, these cookies will become a cherished tradition.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until smooth.
- Stir in red food coloring until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to place dough on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set. Cool on racks before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg