Frugal Countdown to Christmas...Day 4...Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookie

This is the last cookie recipe that I am trialing for this this Christmas Season. And I'm so glad that I did, because they are yummy. They are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. I also love how festive they look. They are definitely worth cooking. This recipe has been slightly adapted from recipegirl.com

RED VELVET GOOEY BUTTER COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour

2 cups white sugar

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

225g cream cheese, softened

57g butter, softened

1 large egg

1 tablespoon red food coloring

1/2 cup powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl to combine.

2. Beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in the egg and food coloring.

3. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix until the dough comes together. Cover with plastic wrap and chill the dough for at least 2 hours.

4. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.

5. Roll the dough into balls (about 1 tablespoon each). Roll the dough balls in the powdered sugar, then place on the baking sheets at least 3 inches apart. Bake until the edges of the cookies are set, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the cookies to racks to cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Enjoy, 

Kylie xx