Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 3/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup plus one tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon red gel food coloring
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instruction

  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a mixer beat both sugars and softened butter until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat on low until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until light and airy.
  • Add red gel food coloring and beat on low until combined. Scrape down sides of bowl.
  • Gradually add flour mixture and mix well. The batter will be a similar consistency to a thick cake batter.
  • Cover batter with plastic wrap and refrigerate for two hours to firm up.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line insulated baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • From the dough, make one-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes. Do not over bake. They will appear a bit glossy on top, so don't be tempted to bake much longer.
  • Remove from oven and cool on pan 4-5 minutes then carefully transfer cookies to cooling rack to cool completely. Cookies will be chewy.