Delicious Red Velvet Sugar Cookies
These irresistible red velvet sugar cookies are soft, flavorful, and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
For Rolling
- ½ cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients to make the process smoother.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mix, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add red food coloring and mix until the color is uniform.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- After chilling, scoop out tablespoons of dough, roll them into balls, and coat each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let them cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight bag. For variations, consider adding chocolate chips or topping with cream cheese frosting.