17+ Red Velvet Christmas Cookie Recipe Ignite Your Passion For Cooking!

Ingredients

Dry ingredients:

• 2 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Wet ingredients:

• 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 and 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon of red food coloring
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

Additional ingredients:

• 1 cup of white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup of crushed candy canes
• 1/4 cup of powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Mix in the red food coloring and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
7. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
8. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
9. Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for an extra festive touch.

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