Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3 eggs,; 2 teaspoons red food coloring; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1-1/2 cups butter, softened; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs,
2 teaspoons red food coloring
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk

1
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and food coloring.
2
Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
3
In another bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Fold in chocolate chips.
4
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
5
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-14 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
6
In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar and salt until blended. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Crumble eight cookies and set aside.
7
Frost remaining cookies; sprinkle with cookie crumbs. Store in an airtight container or freeze for up to 1 month.

2310

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

321

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 3 eggs,, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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