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Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Irresistible Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful treat perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 2 teaspoons red gel food coloring
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free option available
  • 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or additional vanilla extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Transfer to a bowl and cool in the fridge.
  2. Whisk the cooled butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and red gel food coloring until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla to the mixture; stir gently until just combined.
  4. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
  5. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on a baking sheet; refrigerate for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 180ºC (355ºF) while dough chills.
  7. Bake cookies for 10-11 minutes until edges are crisp. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet.
  8. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste until creamy.
  9. Frost cooled cookies generously with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least an hour to help maintain shape while baking.

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