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Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

Red Velvet Sugar Cookies with White Chocolate Bliss

These Red Velvet Sugar Cookies feature a soft, chewy texture with white chocolate at the center for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted for a rich flavor and perfect texture
  • 1/3 cup Granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
  • 1 large Egg yolk to bind the ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract bringing a warm aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Red gel food coloring for the classic red hue
For the Dry Mix
  • 1/2 + 1 cup All-purpose flour to create structure
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder for subtle chocolate flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda to help cookies rise
  • 1/8 teaspoon Fine salt to balance sweetness
For the Filling
  • 6 White chocolate peanut butter hearts for creamy surprise

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • spoon or cookie scoop

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the melted butter and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until creamy.
  3. Stir in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring until well blended.
  4. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and fine salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just incorporated.
  6. Shape the dough into small balls, roll them in extra sugar.
  7. Press a white chocolate peanut butter heart into each dough ball on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until set but soft.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the cookie dough for about 30 minutes for more robust flavor. Check doneness to keep cookies soft.

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