Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1¾ cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring (or 4-5 teaspoons liquid red food coloring)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 3/4 cup confectioners sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 Tablespoon buttermilk or whole milk ((if using gel coloring))

Instruction

  • Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat until blended. Stir in vanilla, food coloring and buttermilk or milk (only add buttermilk if using gel food coloring).
  • Combine dry ingredients and add to butter mixture.
  • Chill dough 45 minutes to 1 hour or until firm enough to roll into balls.
  • Roll into balls using a Tablespoon measuring spoon to get consistent amounts.
  • Roll each ball in granulated sugar and then in confectioners sugar.
  • Place about 2 inches apart on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10-11 minutes for a soft and chewy cookie or 13-14 minutes for a crispy cookie.
  • Remove to wire rack to cool. Store in air tight container.