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Red Velvet Pan-Banging Cookies

Red Velvet Pan-Banging Cookies: A Festive Twist to Love

Red Velvet Pan-Banging Cookies are a delightful holiday treat with a rich, chewy center and a creamy icing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt Kosher salt can be used.
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Ensure it's softened to room temperature.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg At room temperature.
  • ¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring Gel-based coloring is recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Icing
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter For icing.
  • 2 tablespoons water Adjusts icing consistency.
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar To desired texture.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup holly sprinkles Optional for decoration.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare your baking sheet.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, fine salt, and cream of tartar.
  3. Cream the softened butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, cocoa, red food coloring, and vanilla extract to the mixture and combine.
  5. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
  6. Form dough into 3 oz balls and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake, dropping the pan after 5 minutes for texture, for 13-16 minutes.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Make the icing by mixing melted butter, cream cheese, water, and sugar to desired consistency.
  10. Dip cookies in icing and sprinkle with holly sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use gel food coloring and underbake slightly for a gooey center.

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