Red Velvet Rich and Creamy Cookies

Never tried red velvet cookies, but I am sure willing to give the a try. The icing looks so good!! Can't wait to eat these babies!! Cake becomes cookie in this rich and dreamy twist on the classic taste of red velvet cake. Thanks Betty Crocker for this recipe                           

                   

Makes

36cookies

1

pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix

1/3

cup unsweetened cocoa

1/4

cup butter or margarine, softened

1/4

cup sour cream

1

tablespoon red food color

1

egg

3/4

to 1 cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting

1/4

cup chopped nuts

 

 

1. Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, cocoa, butter, sour cream, food color and egg until soft dough forms.
2. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
4. Frost cooled cookies with frosting. Sprinkle with nuts. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Makes 36 cookies

 

**For even baking, make sure cookies are of the same shape and size.

 

**Be sure to use unsweetened baking cocoa found in the baking aisle for these cookies.