Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large bowl, beat your softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3 minutes with a hand mixer.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Keep adding color until you reach a deep, rich crimson. Remember that the color will dull slightly when the flour is added.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Cocoa powder tends to clump, so sifting is your friend here.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix, or your cookies will become tough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour. This is the secret to preventing the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about a quarter inch thickness. Use heart-shaped cutters to create your Valentine's Red Velvet Sugar Cookies.
- Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should be set but the centers still soft.
- Let the cookies cool completely before adding any frosting.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7g
Notes
To ensure your Valentine's Red Velvet Sugar Cookies turn out perfectly every time, keep these tips in mind. First, always use room temperature ingredients. Cold eggs or butter can cause the dough to break and lose that velvety mouthfeel. If you want a deeper flavor, add a teaspoon of white vinegar to the wet ingredients; it reacts with the cocoa powder to enhance the red color and tanginess.
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