Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies
Indulge in these soft and chewy Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies with a unique blend of flavors, vibrant color, and gooey texture that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingrédients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (or use red gel color, to desired hue)
Coating
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients, ensuring that the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for proper mixing.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and beat until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and roll it into balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Roll each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets at least 3 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the dough for up to 3 months.