Description
Indulge in these soft, chewy Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies that blend rich flavors and a vibrant hue, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and red food coloring until well blended.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg