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Red Velvet Christmas Cookies

Decadent Red Velvet Christmas Cookies to Brighten Your Holiday

These Red Velvet Christmas Cookies are delightfully chewy with a gooey center, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can use light brown sugar
  • 2 large Large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Or almond extract for variation
  • 1 tbsp Super Red Food Coloring Essential for red velvet
  • 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed preferred
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Check expiry
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Prevents spreading
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt Omit if using salted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Cake Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free alternatives
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Can use milk or dark chocolate
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows Cut regular marshmallows if unavailable
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes For topping
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk Adjust for consistency
For Toppings
  • Creative Decorations Such as edible cookie dough, sprinkles, etc.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Silicone liners
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 410°F (210°C) and line baking sheets with silicone liners.
  2. Cream together the unsalted sweet cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the large eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in the super red food coloring until fully incorporated.
  5. Whisk together cake flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt; add to butter mixture on low speed.
  6. Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips gently.
  7. Chill the dough uncovered for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  8. Scoop about 3.5 oz of dough for each cookie onto lined baking sheets and lightly flatten.
  9. Bake for 8-11 minutes, the edges should be set but centers slightly gooey.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
  11. Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar and milk until thick.
  12. Drizzle icing over cooled cookies and sprinkle with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for gifting or sharing during the holiday season!

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