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Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delightful Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Delightful Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are easy to make, festive, and perfectly chewy, making them a must-try treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can reduce for less sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar light or dark varieties
  • 1 tablespoon Red Gel Food Coloring vegan options available
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Dutch Process Cocoa Powder or regular cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt to enhance flavors
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted for smooth texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Electric mixer
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds until liquefied. Cool in fridge for 20 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cooled butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and red gel food coloring until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully integrated.
  4. In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough into 1.5 inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  7. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (355ºF) while dough is chilling.
  8. Bake cookie balls for 10-11 minutes, keeping them soft in the center.
  9. To prepare frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  10. Once cookies cool, pipe cream cheese frosting onto each in swirls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the use of room temperature butter and fresh baking soda. Refrigerate cookie dough to maintain shape during baking. Decorate with festive sprinkles for a special touch.

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