Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Deliciously soft red velvet cookies topped with creamy cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, food coloring, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting
- For frosting, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cookies are cooled, spread frosting on top of each cookie.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days, or in the fridge for up to a week. These cookies can also be frozen for up to 2-3 months.