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Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies

Chewy, fudgy red velvet cookies with a sweet powdered sugar coating that stay soft and irresistible.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature (½ stick)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring or red gel color, to desired hue
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat the room-temperature cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the cream cheese mixture and beat until fully incorporated and uniform in color.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and beat until a soft dough forms, scraping the bowl as needed.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm enough to handle.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Pour the powdered sugar into a shallow bowl.
  • Roll the chilled dough into 1-tablespoon balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat, then place on the prepared baking sheets about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
  • Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let cool completely.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • electric hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • cooling rack

Notes

  • Chill the dough at least 2 hours for easier rolling.
  • Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red with less liquid.
  • Roll balls about 1 tablespoon each for the stated yield.
  • Do not overbake; centers should remain slightly soft.