Holiday Red Velvet Poinsettia Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Holiday Red Velvet Poinsettia Cookies bring festive cheer to your holiday gatherings with their vibrant red hue and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. These vegetarian treats are a stunning addition to any dessert table, perfect for American cuisine lovers. Made with dairy, eggs, and gluten, they offer a delightful choice for those who enjoy traditional holiday flavors. With their sweet, rich taste, these cookies are versatile enough to be enjoyed on their own or as part of a festive cookie platter.

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Overview

These Festive Red Velvet Cream Cheese Poinsettia Cookies are a delightful addition to any holiday cookie tray. With their vibrant red color and creamy texture, they not only taste delicious but also make a stunning visual presentation. Perfect for festive occasions, these cookies are sure to impress your guests.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 48

Cooking Time: 85 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.75 Cups butter, softened
• 0.67 Cups white sugar
• 1 3 Ounces package cream cheese, softened
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 Whole egg
• 2 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Teaspoon red food coloring
• 1 Cup red decorator sugar
• 1 Cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 2 Teaspoons water
• 1 Drop yellow food coloring

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. Add the egg and vanilla; mix until well blended. Stir in the flour by hand using a sturdy spoon while adding enough red food coloring to make the dough turn a pretty red color.
3. Roll the dough into balls and coat them in red decorator sugar. Place them on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Refrigerate the cookies on their cookie sheets until firm, about 10 minutes.
4. Once firm, make three slices across each cookie to create 6 slices like a pie, cutting only about 2/3 of the way through the cookie balls.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies appear dry. Cool on the cookie sheets, then peel away from the aluminum foil.
6. For the icing, mix the confectioners' sugar and water until it reaches a piping consistency. Add a drop of yellow food coloring. Transfer the icing into a pastry bag or resealable bag and cut a small piece off of the corner. Pipe small dots onto the center of the cookies. Allow the icing to dry before storing cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Cookies can be stored for up to two weeks.

Enjoy your Holiday Red Velvet Poinsettia Cookies!