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Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Red Velvet Cookies are soft, moist, and packed with classic red velvet flavor. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they make an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion. Combining the rich cocoa taste with vibrant red color, these cookies offer a delightful twist on the traditional red velvet cake but in a convenient cookie form.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients & Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl or using a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter mixture. Then, mix in the vanilla extract, buttermilk, and red food coloring until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing at low speed until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to allow flavors to meld and dough to firm up.
  6. Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheets: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and even baking.
  7. Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, place balls of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow space for spreading.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookie edges are set but centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
  9. Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare Frosting: While cookies cool, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until you get a fluffy frosting.
  11. Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting evenly onto each cookie. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For best results, chill the dough overnight to enhance the flavors and texture.
  • You can adjust the amount of red food coloring depending on how vibrant you want your cookies.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smooth frosting without lumps.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • These cookies can also be frozen after baking and frosting for up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/red-velvet-cookies-with-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/