Red Velvet Gooey Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour.
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar.
03 - 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder.
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
06 - 8 ounces cream cheese, room temp.
07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp.
08 - 1 large egg.
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
10 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring.
11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

# Instructions:

01 - Whisk dry ingredients together.
02 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
03 - Add egg, coloring, vanilla.
04 - Mix in dry ingredients.
05 - Chill dough 2+ hours.
06 - Roll balls in powdered sugar.
07 - Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
08 - Cool completely on racks.

# Notes:

01 - Must chill dough.
02 - Use room temp ingredients.
03 - Gel coloring works best.
04 - Stores 3 days.