Description
These Red Velvet Spritz Cookies combine the soft, buttery goodness of classic spritz cookies with the rich, vibrant red hue and slight cocoa flavor of red velvet. These cookies are perfect for holiday baking, special occasions, or just a fun treat to add a pop of color to any dessert spread. Light, crispy, and festive, they’re sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring (adjust to desired color intensity)
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar (optional, helps enhance color)
- Sugar for rolling (optional, for added texture)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring to the butter mixture. Beat until smooth and fully combined. You can also add a splash of white vinegar here if you want to enhance the color.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. The dough should be soft but firm enough to hold its shape when piped.
- Pipe the Cookies:
- Fill a cookie press with the dough, using your desired shape disc (stars, hearts, or any festive shape you like).
- On your prepared baking sheet, press the dough into the desired shapes, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- If desired, lightly sprinkle the cookies with sugar to give them a subtle crunch and sparkle.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly firm. Keep a close eye on them as spritz cookies bake quickly and can burn easily.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once cooled, enjoy these fun, colorful Red Velvet Spritz Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee, or package them up as a festive gift!
- You can also decorate the cookies with icing or sprinkles if you want to add a bit more flair.
Notes
- Red gel food coloring works best for vibrant color; avoid using liquid food coloring as it can affect the dough’s texture.
- If you don’t have a cookie press, you can roll the dough into balls and flatten them with a fork for a more rustic look.
- These cookies are perfect for gifting during the holidays—just package them in a cute box or tin with some festive ribbon!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg