Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delicious treat, perfect for any occasion with their vibrant color and fluffy frosting.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
Frosting
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Once cookies are cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for a thicker cookie. Sift the powdered sugar to prevent lumps in your frosting. Try swapping in Greek yogurt for a tangy twist on the frosting or adding chopped pecans for a delightful crunch in the cookie dough.