Red Velvet Sugar-Coated Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft red velvet cookies with a crackled sugar finish and cocoa hint. Perfect for festive dessert tables. #RedVelvet #Cookies #Dessert
# Ingredients:
→ Base Dough
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon professional red food coloring
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup cocoa powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Coating
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
# Steps:
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In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture turns light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly until fully integrated and the color is uniform.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a cohesive dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
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Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm it for shaping.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Roll the chilled dough into uniform balls, then coat each one evenly in powdered sugar. Arrange evenly on a prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly soft. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
# Notes:
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Increase the food coloring for a deeper hue as desired. For maximum softness, do not overbake the cookies.