Description
Red velvet cookies with cream cheese frosting blend classic Southern charm with irresistible sweetness. Delicate cocoa-infused cookies pair perfectly with tangy cream cheese for a delightful dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch of salt
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare workstation by heating oven to 350°F and lining baking sheet with parchment paper. Thoroughly combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and airy. Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, and vibrant red food coloring until well blended. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, creating a cohesive dough.
- Shape cookie dough into uniform round balls, gently pressing each one to slightly flatten. Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing between each.
- Bake cookies for 10-11 minutes, watching for slight puffing and set edges. Remove from oven and allow complete cooling on wire rack.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by whipping cream cheese and butter until silky smooth. Gradually introduce powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, beating until achieving a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Once cookies have reached room temperature, generously spread frosting across surface. Optional: Sprinkle decorative elements before frosting completely sets for added visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize color intensity by adjusting red food coloring for deeper or lighter red velvet shade.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and egg to ensure smoother, more consistent dough texture.
- Store frosted cookies in refrigerator to maintain cream cheese frosting’s stability and prevent spoilage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg