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Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a soft, chewy treat that delight the senses.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets and bake for about 10-12 minutes until set. Allow cooling on wire racks.
  7. For frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  8. Once cookies are completely cool, frost generously with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to swap the red food coloring for natural alternatives like beet juice for a healthier twist or add white chocolate chips for extra flavor.

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