Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of these Red Velvet Cookies topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. These cookies are the perfect blend of sweetness and tanginess, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
For the frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie dough: Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, and food coloring. Mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake at 350°F for about 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add vanilla and powdered sugar. Frost cooled cookies.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the cookie dough for extra texture.
- Adjust the amount of red food coloring to achieve your desired level of redness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg