Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft, chewy cookies boast a rich cocoa flavor and striking red hue, perfect for any celebration. Topped with creamy, tangy frosting, each bite evokes sweet memories of childhood baking adventures. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 oz red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix well.
- Stir in red food coloring and vanilla until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting with a mixture of whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg