"Easy cut-out Red Velvet Cookies are soft and brilliantly colorful, perfect for Fourth of July, Christmas, Valentine's Day, or anytime you're craving that red velvet flavor! Add simple cream cheese frosting for extra deliciousness!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups (381 grams) all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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1/4 cup (21 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
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21/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon fine salt
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1 1/2 sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
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4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
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4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cups (125 grams) powdered sugar, sifted (don't skip sifting!)