Red Velvet Cookies
Are you looking to make something delicious? These Red Velvet Cookies are perfect for baking anytime of the year. You can bring them to potlucks or make them to enjoy right in your own home.
How to Make Red Velvet Cookies
Growing up one of my all time favorite desserts at the holidays was Red Velvet Cake. My Nana could make the best one I had ever had and each year I looked forward to it more and more.
While she shared her recipe with us grandchildren, I still cannot to this day make a Red Velvet Cake to save my soul. My sister Heather on the other hand makes them almost monthly and once in awhile I get my hands on some of it and enjoy hers.
While it is the same recipe Nana made, I swear it tastes a little different, but things always do when you get older right? While my Nana is no longer here with us, I can still smile and think about the memories of years gone by and eating her Red Velvet Cake. But when you can’t make something you come up with an alternate right??
So, we tried our hand at Red Velvet Cookies and I am happy to report they are delicious and a very close second. Here is the recipe we used.
Are Red Velvet Cookies Hard to Make?
Believe it or not, but Red Velvet Cookies aren’t too hard to make. They’re easy to make and delicious to eat. A lot of people are intimidated by making baked goods at home, but you got this.
These cookies don’t require many ingredients and with a little practice, you’ll be a pro at making these types of cookies.
What Makes Red Velvet Cookies Red?
Have you ever thought about what makes Red Velvet Cookies red? It’s just food coloring, which means there is nothing special that you need to buy.
If you’d rather use a natural alternative to red food coloring, you could also do that. I know that some people do not like using red dye.
You can easily buy red food coloring right online, which is awesome. Back when I first started this blog, you couldn’t order all this stuff online.
What Makes Red Velvet Cake Different Than Chocolate Cake?
Have you ever thought about what makes Red Velvet Cake different than chocolate cake? Red Velvet is actually made from cocoa powder, vinegar, and buttermilk. These ingredients work together to create a cake that we all enjoy!
You will notice that the Red Velvet Cake has sort of acidic taste to it because of the ingredients used. However, it’s still delicious and a favorite around here.
Where Did Red Velvet Come From?
If you’re wondering where Red Velvet came from, you might be intrigued. The first Red Velvet Cake was created in the 1920’s by a company called The Adams Extract Company.
Ever since the 1920’s, Red Velvet has been a huge hit as a flavor. You’ll see people making Red Velvet Cake, Red Velvet Cupcakes, and anything else they can create out of the flavor. Of course, Life With Heidi has created this awesome Red Velvet Cookie recipe for you!
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup softened salted butter (The real stuff as Nana used to say!)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 5 tsp red food coloring
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Directions
1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together your butter and sugar until light and fluffy
2. Now mix in your eggs, milk, vanilla, and red food coloring
3. Then mix in your flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda
4. Wrap and refrigerate overnight
5. Preheat your oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
6. Use a tablespoon to scoop out your dough and roll into small dough balls
7. Roll your doughballs into powdered sugar and place on your baking sheet
8. Bake for 12-14 minutes and let your cookies cool
We hope you enjoy these cookies as much as we do! It’s important to enjoy cookies with your friends and family. After all, life is too short!
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Libby says
I’d like to place an order for 3 dozen please!
Maryann D. says
Red Velvet Cookies look absolutely wonderful. These would be super to bring to a party and everyone would enjoy them for sure!
Jeremy McLaughlin says
These cookies look delicious.
Lauryn R says
This look delicious!! I am definitely going to make some for Valentines Day, and draw a heart on each one with cream cheese frosting. 🙂
Lindsay Bade says
These look so good! Thanks for the recipe. I am going to make them for Valentine’s Day!
tiffany dayton says
I love Red Velvet cake so I know I would love these.
Tammie Justice says
I will have to try the recipes for the Red velvet cookies my son loves red velvet cake so this will be great for him.
Sarah L says
Those look delicious. I’ve enjoyed red velvet cake but never tried to make it myself.
Danai @ Living, Learning, Eating says
They look great! I haven’t tried red velvet in ages – I’ll have to give it another shot!
LeAnn Harbert says
My son loves red velvet cake, I’ll make him these for Christmas.
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says
Red Velvet is my favorite and these cookies look delicious! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
Fee Roberts says
My Mom loves red velvet cake, so I bet she would love these cookies. I’ll have to make her a batch for Christmas.
John Smith says
Red Velvet cookies sound great!
Trisha McKee says
This looks absolutely amazing and not too difficult. I think I’ll make these for my weekend Christmas party next weekend.