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Stranger Things Cookies: Magical Red Velvet Treats to Bake

These irresistible Stranger Things cookies bring delight with their vibrant color and chewy texture, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • - Stand mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Cold Butter unsalted preferred
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can swap for coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract pure vanilla recommended
  • 2 tbsp Red Food Coloring high-quality liquid recommended
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 1 cup Cake Flour can replace with all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free blend optional
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch for chewiness
  • 1/2 tsp Salt kosher or sea salt recommended

For the Crunchy Coating

  • 1 cup Crushed Oreos

Optional Toppings

  • Themed Sprinkles for festive touch

Instructions
 

How to Make Stranger Things Cookies

  • Preheat your oven to 410°F.
  • Mix together cubed cold butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer on low for 1 minute then high for another minute until creamy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; include the vanilla extract.
  • Combine red food coloring and cocoa powder, stirring until uniform.
  • Whisk together the dry ingredients: cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  • Chill the dough uncovered in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
  • Roll approximately 3.5 oz of dough into balls and coat them with crushed Oreos.
  • Arrange the dough balls on a parchment-lined tray, spacing them 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-11 minutes, until the edges are firm and centers are soft, then cool on the tray before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate or add themed sprinkles for added flair.
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