Description
Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful twist on a classic treat. These soft, chewy cookies feature a stunning crimson color and are topped with velvety cream cheese frosting, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and red food coloring until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg