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Santa’s Red Velvet Christmas Cookies Recipe

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Santa’s Cookies, also known as Red Velvet Christmas Cookies, are festive, soft, and gooey treats perfect for the holiday season. These cookies combine the rich flavors of red velvet with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crushed candy canes for a delightful twist. Topped with a sweet glaze, edible cookie dough, white chocolate chips, and colorful holiday sprinkles, they are visually festive and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 2 sticks unsalted sweet cream butter, cubed
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons super red food coloring
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup crushed candy canes

Icing

  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Toppings

  • ½ cup edible chocolate chip cookie dough
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows
  • ⅛ cup white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup holiday sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 410 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with silicone liners and set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, add the cubed butter and sugar. Beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light in color and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. After both eggs are incorporated, blend in the vanilla extract.
  4. Add Red Food Coloring: Pour in the red food coloring and beat on low speed until evenly mixed into the batter.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and kosher salt until well combined.
  6. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture while the mixer runs on low speed. Continue mixing until a soft dough forms.
  7. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: With the mixer still on low, gently mix in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  8. Chill Dough: Place the dough uncovered in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to chill and firm up.
  9. Form Dough Balls: Using a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop (approximately 3.5 oz per scoop), portion out dough balls. Shape each into a tall ball with your hands.
  10. Arrange and Flatten: Place four dough balls onto each prepared baking sheet, staggering them to allow space. Lightly press down each ball to slightly flatten.
  11. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven at 410°F for 8 to 11 minutes. The cookies should be slightly gooey in the center when done.
  12. Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet to set.
  13. Prepare Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until you achieve a thick glaze.
  14. Decorate Cookies: Spread a circle of icing on each cooled cookie. Top with edible chocolate chip cookie dough, white chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows. Drizzle additional icing over the toppings.
  15. Add Sprinkles: Finish by sprinkling holiday sprinkles over the top for a festive touch.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure eggs are at room temperature before mixing.
  • Use silicone liners or parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and for easy cleanup.
  • The high baking temperature (410°F) helps achieve a slight gooey center while fully cooking the outside.
  • Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven for perfect texture.
  • Chilling the dough before baking helps maintain shape and texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Festive Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Red Velvet Dessert

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