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    Serena Lissy » Recipes » Recipes

    Published: Dec 21, 2014 · Modified: Feb 11, 2022 by serena · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Red Velvet Cookies

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    It's feeling like winter in Austin today, so why not go with snowflakes. We don't usually get snow here, but it's chilly and wet and about as close as we are going to get before it warms up to 70 degrees this week. For day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas Baking, we decided to go with red velvet cookies. This is an easy recipe for Red Velvet cookies with a rich red velvet taste and a sweet powdered sugar icing.

    Red Velvet Cookies

    "Kindness is like snow, it beautifies everything it covers." -Kahlil Gibran

    Red Velvet Cookies

    I'm a big red velvet fan, just like a lot of people out there.  I saw this Red Velvet cookie recipe from Created by Diane and had to give it a try. We made a few minor adjustments to the recipe, but the inspiration came from her red velvet cutout cookies that she made for a valentines heart cookie.

    The red color of the cookie pairs perfectly with the confectioners sugar icing. The white contrast of the icing really makes these red velvet cookies stand out in a tray of cookies. You could easily frost these with royal icing and decorate several cookie cutouts for a variety. Even edible glitter would look beautiful on these cookies.

    Drop Cookies or Cut Out Cookies

    Since we are making these cookies for holiday gifts I liked the elegant look of the cut out shape. If we were to make drop cookies, they are made by simply dropping a scoop of dough onto the cookie sheet and letting it spread while cooking. The cut out cookies give us an elegant shape.

    Ingredients

    Red Velvet Cookies Ingredients
    • Butter
    • Confectioner's Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Red Velvet Emulsion
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder
    • Chocolate Chips
    • All Purpose Flour
    • Baking Powder
    • Dry Buttermilk
    • Salt
    • Milk
    • Light Corn Syrup

    Where to Find The Red Velvet Emulsion

    The recipe calls for a red velvet emulsion from LorAnns. Usually you can find this at baking supply stores, or if you are having no luck there, you can order directly from Amazon as well.

    How to Make Red Velvet Cookies

    Red Velvet Process Collage

    First, heat your oven to 400° F. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and confectioner’s sugar. Mix in red velvet emulsion, egg, vanilla, cocoa powder and melted chocolate. Next, blend in flour, baking powder, dry buttermilk, and salt. Mix until the dough pulls away from the paddle and begins to form a ball. Roll the dough out between two sheets of parchment. Then cut out shapes with a cookie cutter. Place the cut out cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake for 9 minutes or until tops of the cookies are no longer shiny and appear smooth.

    How To Make The Icing

    In a bowl combine confectioners sugar, corn syrup, and milk. The consistency will be very thick and hard to stir. Place icing in a pastry bag and pipe the icing onto the cookies after they have cooled.

    Pro Tips For Red Velvet Cookies

    • Watch baking times on this recipe. The cookie is done when the tops are no longer shiny and they are smooth.
    • Roll your dough between two sheets of parchment paper. This helps to prevent things from sticking to it.
    • If you can find LorAnns red velvet emulsion, grab it. If not, you can order red velvet emulsion from Amazon too. It's so much better than having to dye your dough with food coloring.
    • Chill the dough before removing the cut-out cookies from the bottom layer of parchment paper. This keeps the shapes in tact while they are moved to the cookie sheet.

    FAQ

    Do I need to decorate these Red Velvet Cookies with the icing?

    No, not at all. These cookies are quite delicious all on their own.

    Do I need to refrigerate the cookies?

    No, you can leave these in an airtight container on the counter for up to a week.

    Do I have to line the baking pan?

    Yes, either use a silpat or parchment paper.

    If you have missed days 1 - 8 of the 12 days of baking, you can find all the recipes here. I'm still declaring the peppermint bark as my favorite, but we still have three more days, and more yummy recipes to come.

    Give these Red Velvet Cookies a try. We would love to hear how you do with it. And don't forget to save some for yourself!

    Red Velvet Cookies

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    Red Velvet Cookies

    An easy recipe for Red Velvet cookies with a rich red velvet taste and a sweet powdered sugar icing.
    5 from 11 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 12 Cookies
    Calories: 155kcal
    Author: Serena

    Ingredients

    Red Velvet Cookies

    • 1 cup butter
    • 1 ½ cups confectioner's sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon red velvet emulsion
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon Dutch processed cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips melted
    • 3 cups all purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons dry buttermilk
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Confectioner's Sugar Icing

    • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

    Instructions

    Red Velvet Cookies

    • Heat oven to 400°F.
    • Cream butter and confectioner's sugar in a stand up mixer with paddle attachment.
    • Add egg, mix in red velvet emulsion, vanilla, cocoa powder and melted chocolate.
    • Blend in flour, baking powder, dry buttermilk, and salt.
    • Mix until dough pulls away from paddle and begins to form ball.
    • Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Then cut dough with cookie cutter.
    • Bake on parchment lined baking sheet for 9 minutes.

    Confectioner's Sugar Icing

    • Combine confectioners sugar, corn syrup and milk in a bowl. The consistency will be very thick and hard to stir. Place in a pastry bag and pipe the icing onto the cookies.

    Notes

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Here are a few of our favorite Christmas cookie recipes:

    • Chocolate Butter Cookies
    • Kringla Cookies
    • Holiday Sugar Cookies

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Andrea White says

      December 04, 2021 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      these cookies are something special! i loveee red velvet!

      Reply
    2. Jeri says

      December 04, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      I'm adding these red velvet cookies to my list of cookies to bake this month. They look fantastic!

      Reply
      • serena says

        December 04, 2021 at 1:52 pm

        I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    3. Melinda says

      December 04, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      Yum. Anything with Red Velvet is always a family favorite in my house. Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
      • serena says

        December 04, 2021 at 1:52 pm

        Thanks Melinda!

        Reply
    4. Carmy says

      December 04, 2021 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      These cookies are amazing!

      Reply
      • serena says

        December 04, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    5. Jessica says

      December 04, 2021 at 6:13 am

      5 stars
      These were a big hit. Will be making again!

      Reply
      • serena says

        December 04, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    6. Amy Liu Dong says

      December 03, 2021 at 10:13 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect Christmas cookies for me. It's beautiful, and looks really delicious!

      Reply
      • serena says

        December 04, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        Thanks so much 🙂

        Reply
    7. Addie says

      December 03, 2021 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are perfect for the holidays!

      Reply
      • serena says

        December 04, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        Thanks Addie!

        Reply
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