Chewy Red Velvet Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
02 - ½ cup butter, unsalted and softened.
03 - 1 Tablespoon red food coloring.
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
05 - 1 large egg, at room temp.
06 - 1 teaspoon baking soda.
07 - 2 cups plain flour.
08 - ¼ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened.
09 - ½ teaspoon salt.
10 - ¾ cup powdered sugar.
11 - Pinch of salt.
12 - ¼ cup butter, softened again.
13 - 4 ounces cream cheese, room temp.

# Instructions:

01 - Set oven to 350°F, then line a tray with parchment. Stir flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda together.
02 - Whip butter with sugar till fluffy. Blend in the egg, vanilla, and food coloring. Slowly fold in the flour mixture to make your dough.
03 - Scoop the dough, roll into small balls, and gently press them down. Put them in the oven for about 10 minutes—edges should be set.
04 - Mix the cream cheese with softened butter until lump-free. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt till smooth.
05 - Wait for cookies to cool off. Spread frosting on top. Toss on sprinkles if you'd like, before everything sets.

# Notes:

01 - No need to refrigerate dough.
02 - Gel food dye works better.
03 - Store in freezer for up to three months.

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