Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Red Velvet Santa’s Cookies! These vibrant, soft cookies are infused with a delightful cocoa flavor and topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, each bite is a delicious reminder of joy and celebration. Bake a batch and let the sweet aroma fill your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 oz red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until set but soft.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 25g)
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg