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Red Velvet Spritz Cookies

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These Red Velvet Spritz Cookies are a delightful mix of rich cocoa flavor, festive red color, and a hint of peppermint! Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or anytime you want a charming and tasty treat!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp red paste food coloring
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp baking cocoa
  • 1 tbsp water (if needed for consistency)
  • Nonpareils or sprinkles (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Dough:
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
    Beat in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, egg, and red food coloring until fully combined.
  • Mix the Dry Ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking cocoa.
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too stiff, mix in 1 tablespoon of water for a smoother consistency.
  • Shape the Cookies:
    Fill a cookie press with the dough and fit it with your desired shape disc.
    Press the cookies onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  • Decorate:
    Sprinkle the nonpareils or sprinkles over the cookies before baking for a festive touch.
  • Bake:
    Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned.
    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use paste food coloring for a more vibrant red color.
  • For a variation, try adding a bit of almond extract or cinnamon to the dough.
  • These cookies freeze well, so you can make a batch ahead of time for holidays or gifting.
  • Mix the Dry Ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking cocoa.
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too stiff, mix in 1 tablespoon of water for a smoother consistency.
  • Shape the Cookies:
    Fill a cookie press with the dough and fit it with your desired shape disc.
    Press the cookies onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  • Decorate:
    Sprinkle the nonpareils or sprinkles over the cookies before baking for a festive touch.
  • Bake:
    Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned.
    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

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