Description
Sweet red velvet cookies with cream cheese frosting blend Southern charm and classic dessert elegance. Rich cocoa-infused cookies kissed with tangy cream cheese create an irresistible treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Chocolate and Coloring:
- 1/4 cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red food coloring (gel)
Remaining Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and arrange parchment paper on two baking trays.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, thoroughly whisking to eliminate lumps.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar until smooth and airy. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition.
- Mix red food coloring and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, creating a vibrant crimson base.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until ingredients are just incorporated without overmixing.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared trays, maintaining approximately two-inch spacing between cookies.
- Bake for 10 minutes, watching for set edges while maintaining soft centers.
- During cooling, prepare frosting by whipping cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually introduce powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending until achieving a silky, spreadable consistency.
- Once cookies have completely cooled to room temperature, carefully spread cream cheese frosting across the surface of each cookie.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better texture, ensuring butter and eggs blend seamlessly.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, keeping other ingredients consistent.
- Control food coloring intensity by adjusting amount; less creates a softer red tone, while more produces a vibrant crimson color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg