Description
Delight in these soft and vibrant Red Velvet Cookies topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfectly balanced with cocoa and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are a festive treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 1 cup Butter (softened)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Red Food Coloring
- 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 1/2 cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 6 Tablespoons Butter (softened)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Cream Butter and Sugars: Preheat your oven to 385 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and sugar for about 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs, Vanilla, and Coloring: Mix in the eggs, pure vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Continue mixing for an additional minute to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the unsweetened cocoa powder, flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until the dough forms evenly with no streaks.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop the cookie dough onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing each mound at least two inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes. Once done, remove them from the oven and allow to set on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
- Frost and Serve: Once the cookies are fully cooled, generously spread the cream cheese frosting on each cookie. Serve and enjoy your delicious red velvet treats!
Notes
- Use light-colored baking sheets to prevent cookies from browning too quickly.
- Adjust red food coloring based on the desired intensity of color.
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened to achieve a smooth frosting consistency.
- Cookies should be cooled completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
