Red Velvet Sugar Cookies
These vibrant red velvet sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and subtly flavored with almond and vanilla—perfect for any celebration or sweet treat craving.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Butter, unsalted
- 2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 4 cup All-purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tsp Almond Extract
- 1 tsp Red Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Add in 3 eggs and mix until combined.
- Add in vanilla extract, almond extract, and red gel food coloring, then mix thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder. Slowly (about a cup at a time) add flour to butter mixture and combine.
- Mix ingredients until just combined—do not overmix to keep the dough tender.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough, cut into shapes, and bake for 6–8 minutes.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading. These cookies stay soft for days when stored in an airtight container.