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Santa’s Red Velvet Christmas Cookies: A Festive Delight

Santas Red Velvet Christmas
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Santa’s Red Velvet Christmas Cookies are a festive, soft, and chewy treat, perfect for the holiday season. Topped with cream cheese frosting, they offer the ideal balance of sweet and tangy with a pop of red.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (or more for vibrant color)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer).
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the butter mixture. Beat until combined, then add red food coloring and mix until even.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set, and the centers are soft. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  8. Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, and beat until creamy and fluffy.
  9. Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on each cookie.

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