Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe
These Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies are a holiday showstopper! With a vibrant red hue, a soft, chewy texture, and that irresistible gooey center, Sophie’s perfectly tested recipe makes baking these festive treats a breeze. They’re like a brownie and a cookie had a delicious baby, coated in a delightful powdered sugar crackle. Perfect for sharing with family and friends or savoring solo!
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 162
- Yield: 36 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2¼ cups all purpose flour
2 cups granulated white sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring (or use red gel color, to desired hue)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the egg, food coloring and vanilla.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and beat until the dough comes together. Cover with plastic wrap and chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
4. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
5. Roll the dough into balls (about 1 tablespoon each). Roll the dough balls in the powdered sugar, then place on the baking sheets at least 3 inches apart. Bake until the edges of the cookies are set, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the cookies to racks to cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
For the best results, ensure your cream cheese and butter are truly at room temperature. Don’t skip the chilling step—it’s essential for preventing your cookies from spreading too much and helps achieve that perfect gooey texture. When baking, watch for the edges to set, but keep the centers soft. They’ll firm up as they cool!
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