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Red Velvet Rich and Creamy Cookies

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  • Prep 1 hr 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 36
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Prize-Winning Recipe 2010! Create rich and dreamy cookies reminiscent of the classic red velvet cake.
Created Jan 24, 2013
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Ingredients

  • 1 pouch Betty Crocker* Sugar Cookie Mix
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) sour cream
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) red food colour
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 to 1 cup (175 to 250 mL) Betty Crocker* Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped nuts

Steps

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    1
    Heat oven to 375ºF. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, cocoa, butter, sour cream, food color and egg until soft dough forms.
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    2
    Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
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    3
    Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
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    4
    Frost cooled cookies with frosting. Sprinkle with nuts. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Success: For even baking, make sure cookies are of the same shape and size.
  • Tip 2
    Did you know? : Be sure to use unsweetened baking cocoa found in the baking aisle for these cookies.

Nutrition Information

No nutrition information available for this recipe
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