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Red Velvet Cookies



From the kitchen of Stephanie Knewasser



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Red velvet cake is traditionally topped with cream cheese frosting, but I want a cookie that doesn't need refrigeration, so I use cookie frosting.



Cream:

1/2 c butter

1/4 c crisco

1 c sugar

1/2 c brown sugar

Add:

1 egg

2 tsp vanilla

Add:

2 1/2 c flour

3 Tbsp cocoa

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 scant tsp red food coloring

1 tsp milk

1 c white chocolate chips (optional)

Roll into walnut sized balls.

Place on a cookie sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment.


Bake @ 375 for 10-11 minutes.

Let set 2 minutes before moving.

Frost with Cookie Frosting or Cream Cheese Frosting.

Top with sprinkles.


Makes 40 cookies.