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Santa’s Red Velvet Christmas Cookies

Santa’s Red Velvet Christmas Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in Santa’s Red Velvet Christmas Cookies, a vibrant holiday treat perfect for any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter softened unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk use milk + vinegar if unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring gel or liquid coloring preferred
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese full-fat for best texture
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt for frosting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and red food coloring to creamed mixture. Mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Beat cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy.
  10. Frost completely cooled cookies with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for 30-60 minutes before baking to maintain shape. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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