Red Velvet Sugar Cookies Recipe
Indulge in my familyapproved Homemade Red Velvet Sugar Cookies recipe from my Texas kitchen Perfect for the holidays Try this treat
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Stir in the red food coloring until the dough is evenly colored.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped pecans, if using. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Notes
Decadent Red Velvet Sugar Cookies with a perfect balance of velvety chocolate goodness and a hint of tangy buttermilk.
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