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Red Velvet Pan-Banging Cookies

Irresistible Red Velvet Pan-Banging Cookies for Joyful Celebrations

These Red Velvet Pan-Banging Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic treat, featuring ruffled edges and a rich, chewy center that’s perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Salt Kosher salt can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Can be omitted
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder Essential for red velvet flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Red Food Coloring Gel-based preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
For the Cream Cheese Icing
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar Adjust for desired consistency
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Holly Sprinkles Optional for decoration

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, fine salt, and cream of tartar in a large bowl.
  3. Cream the unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Add granulated sugar, egg, cocoa, food coloring, and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Portion out 3-ounce balls of dough and place them on the prepared sheets, spaced apart.
  6. Bake for 13-16 minutes, banging the pan gently to create ruffled edges.
  7. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes.
  8. Prepare icing by melting butter and whisking together with cream cheese, adding sugar until thick.
  9. Dip cooled cookies in icing, allow excess to drip, and sprinkle with holly sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and keep an eye on the baking time to maintain chewy texture.

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