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Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

These soft and chewy Red Velvet Sugar Cookies are perfect for any occasion, topped with a creamy frosting for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 21 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening Softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • Red food coloring To taste
For the Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup butter Softened
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until well blended, and then set aside.
  2. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the butter, shortening, and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg, followed by the egg white, vanilla, lemon juice, and food coloring.
  4. With the mixer set on low speed, slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
Baking
  1. During the last 10 minutes of chilling, preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Shape the dough into about 3 Tbsp balls and transfer them to parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  3. Evenly flatten the balls with greased hands to about 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 - 11 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  6. Cool completely, then frost with the cream cheese frosting.
Frosting
  1. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the cream cheese and butter until pale and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract followed by the powdered sugar and blend until well combined and fluffy.

Notes

Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for the best mixing results. Don't skip the chilling time; it helps the cookies hold their shape while baking. If you want a more intense red color, feel free to add more red food coloring. To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them.