Red Velvet Cookies
Red Velvet Sugar Cookies
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp red gel food coloring
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp unsweetened baking cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp fine salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
Red Velvet Sugar Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F
Cream together 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1/3 cup light brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on a medium-high speed with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes lighter in color (about 2 minutes).
Mix in 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and about 1 tsp of red gel food coloring on a medium speed until combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed with a rubber spatula.
Then mix 2 cups flour, 1 Tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt into the wet ingredients on a low speed until just combined. The dough should be quite thick.
Use a 1 1/2 Tbsp cookie scoop or a large spoon to scoop and roll cookie dough balls.
Roll each cookie dough ball in granulated sugar, then place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for about 9 minutes, or until the cookies seem set in the center.
