Oven Baked Red Velvet Cookies

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl,combine all-purpose flour,granulated sugar,cocoa and baking powders and salt. Stir well and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl,combine cream cheese and softened butter. Beat until smooth. Add beaten egg and food coloring and stir well.

Step 3

Add dry mixture to cream cheese mixture. Mix until dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C). Place caster sugar in a small bowl. Roll dough into 1-inch(2.5 cm) balls and then roll each ball in caster sugar.

Step 5

Grease baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place powdered balls on a greased baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.

Step 6

Remove baked red velvet cookies from the oven and let cool completely.