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Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Lina maywgor

Easy Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

Experience the enchanting delight of Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a gourmet dessert that's simple to prepare.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring gel preferred
  • 8 ounces full fat cream cheese
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and unsweetened cocoa powder; set this mixture aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the large egg to the butter-sugar mixture, then blend well.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until the dough is a uniform red shade.
  6. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
  7. Bring the cookie dough together with your hands and roll it into smooth balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  8. Place the dough balls on the lined baking sheet, giving them space and gently flattening them a bit before baking.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes, or until the edges are set.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth.
  12. Decrease the mixer speed to low and add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until combined.
  13. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 2 minutes.
  14. Spread the cream cheese frosting generously onto each cooled cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 12g

Notes

  • Accurate measuring is crucial, especially for the flour, to achieve the perfect cookie consistency.
  • Avoid overmixing the dough to keep your red velvet cookies chewy rather than cakey.
  • Ensure cookies are entirely cool before frosting.
  • Opt for gel food coloring for a vibrant red hue.
  • A pinch of salt in the cream cheese frosting enhances all flavors.

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