Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These soft and chewy Red Velvet Cookies are a stunning red treat perfect for any occasion, enhanced with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened but not melted.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring Gel food coloring is preferable for vibrant color.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar Add more if frosting is too runny.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg, food coloring, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop out dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm. Let them cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Once cookies are cool, frost them with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. For longer storage, freeze un-frosted cookies and frost after thawing. Adding white chocolate chips or using almond extract for a variation is suggested.