Description
Red Velvet Santa’s Cookies are the ultimate festive treat that will have everyone in your home feeling merry! With their soft, velvety texture and rich hints of cocoa paired with luscious cream cheese frosting, these cookies are not only delicious but visually stunning. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe is simple enough for bakers of all skill levels to master. Get ready to spread joy with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add egg and red food coloring to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg