24 Days Of Cookies - Day 24

Red Velvet Rich and Creamy Cookies by Betty Crocker


Prep Time 1 hr 10 min
Total Time 1 hr 10 min
Servings 36

Ingredients
1 pouch (1lb 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

Step 1
Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, cocoa, butter, sour cream, food color and egg until soft dough forms.

Step 2
Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 3
Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Step 4
Frost cooled cookies with frosting. Sprinkle with nuts. Store tightly covered at room temperature.