Description
Soft and chewy red velvet sugar cookies with a rich, cocoa flavor and a hint of vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder and let the dough chill for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 2g