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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 tbsp Red gel food coloring
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Almond extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until well combined, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add in 3 eggs and mix until combined.
  3. Add in vanilla extract, almond extract, and red gel food coloring, then mix thoroughly.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder. Slowly add flour to butter mixture and combine.
  5. Mix ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  6. 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 fresh at room temperature for up to 5 days.