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Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are soft, tender, and packed with classic red velvet flavor. Featuring a delicate cocoa-infused cookie base colored vibrantly with red gel food coloring and topped with a smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting, these cookies bring the nostalgic taste of red velvet cake into a delightful handheld treat perfect for holidays, parties, or any sweet craving.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies

  • 3 cups (381 grams) all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 cup (21 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at cool room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125 grams) powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and fine sea salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then add the pure vanilla extract and red gel food coloring, mixing until the vibrant red color is evenly distributed.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined to form a smooth cookie dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Shape Cookies: Lightly flour your hands or a cookie scoop. Form the dough into approximately 1.5-inch balls and place them spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Slightly flatten the tops with your palm or a spatula.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look matte but the centers remain soft. Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Frosting: While the cookies are cooling, beat together the cream cheese and unsalted butter in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar gradually, beating until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
  9. Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, use a small offset spatula or knife to generously spread the cream cheese frosting on each cookie.
  10. Serve and Store: Serve immediately or store the frosted cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure butter and eggs are at cool room temperature to help the batter mix evenly and produce tender cookies.
  • Use gel food coloring to achieve a bright, vivid red without altering the dough consistency.
  • Do not overbake cookies to maintain their soft, chewy texture.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting of the cream cheese frosting.
  • These cookies can be frozen unfrosted for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature before frosting.

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