Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft and chewy cookies are perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to holidays, or even as a sweet snack at home. The vibrant red hue combined with creamy frosting makes them irresistible not only in taste but also in presentation. Best of all, this easy recipe requires no chilling time, allowing you to whip up a batch in under 30 minutes. With a rich cocoa flavor and the tangy sweetness of cream cheese frosting, each bite promises satisfaction and joy.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon red food coloring
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1¾ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–11 minutes or until puffed with set edges.
- For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.