Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder Adds chocolate flavor
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps cookies rise
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Creates a rich base
- 1 cup Sugar Adds sweetness
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar Contributes moisture
- 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Infuses warm flavor
- 1 tablespoon Red food coloring Gives vibrant hue
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces Cream cheese Brings tangy richness
- 3 cups Powdered sugar Sweetens frosting
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds flavor
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Adds creaminess
Instructions
How to Make Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
- Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Sift in the powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
- Frost each cooled cookie generously with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Make sure your butter is softened but not melted. Avoid over-mixing the dough once combined. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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