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Red Velvet Cookies
Red Velvet Cookies for Valentine’s Day
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Servings: 2 dozen
Author: Chelsea @ Gal on a Mission
Ingredients
  • 1 stick ½ cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • ½ cup [festive Valentine's Day sprinkles|http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VMB38/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VMB38&linkCode=as2&tag=savcoudea-20] to roll cookies in
Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  2. While the mixer is set on low speed add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix everything together. You might have to bring the speed up to medium to completely mix everything together.
  3. Add in the cocoa powder and flour and mix on low. After everything is mix, add in the salt and baking powder.
  4. Add in the red food coloring and mix together. You don't want to mix it too long.
  5. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours - overnight is best.
  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
  7. Place the festive Valentine's Day sprinkles in a small bow.
  8. Spoon the cookie dough and roll into a ball, then dip in the sprinkles.
  9. Bake for 9-10 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Stores in an air-tight container for one week.