SANTA'S SNOWFLAKE COOKIES

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These cookies are a take on red velvet, with some added flavors they take on their own identity. Friends think they are yummy and they look really festive on the platter.

Provided by Rebecca Reece

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick unsalted butter, soft
2/3 c granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp white vinegar
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 c crushed peppermint red and white candies
1 c vanilla or white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. In a medium mixing bowl, cream together onmedium high speed the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and beat for 1 minute. Add the vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar, beat for 2 minutes.
  • 3. In a small bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder, until well blended.
  • 4. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture; stir together until all the dough is red. Stir the crushed peppermint candy and white chocolate chips into dough.
  • 5. Drop two teaspoons or a small cookie scoop of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 9 minutes, cool on baking sheet for 1 minute, and then remove to a cooling rack to cool. Store cookies in an airtight container. Makes about 36 cookies.

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