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Red Velvet Sugar Cookies Valentine’s Day

Red Velvet Sugar Cookies Valentine’s Day Recipe

Soft red velvet sugar cookies with a festive color and tender crumb—perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add egg, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar.
  3. Mix dry ingredients separately.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
  5. Roll dough into balls and coat with sugar.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
  7. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • Chill dough if spreading occurs
  • Avoid overbaking