Red Velvet Sugar Cookies
These Red Velvet Sugar Cookies combine the classic rich, cocoa-flavored red velvet taste with a soft, tender sugar cookie texture, perfect for any festive occasion or sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat 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; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar to the butter mixture; beat until combined.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For an added festive touch, sprinkle the cookies with white sugar or decorate with cream cheese frosting once cooled.
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