Red Velvet Gems

Ingredients

• ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon red food coloring
• 2 large egg whites
• + 4 more ingredients
• • Pinch fine salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • ½ cup sifted powdered sugar

For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Fit a pastry bag with a round tip (preferably 3/8 to 1/2-inch in diameter). In a large mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, almond flour, cocoa, and salt. Using an electric mixer, whip the egg whites a...

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