Description
Delightful holiday cookies with a rich cocoa flavor and a soft, chewy center, perfect for creating warm memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- Cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually incorporate the sifted dry ingredients and drizzle in red food coloring while mixing.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough, place on the baking sheet, and bang gently against the counter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and the center remains soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour. Consider using Dutch-processed cocoa for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: red velvet, cookies, holiday treat, baking, festive dessert