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Red Velvet Cookies Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet Cookies Cream Cheese Frosting

Quick and easy red velvet cookies with a creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for a delicious and guilt-free treat.
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Red Velvet Cookies:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (1/2 stick)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  4. Beat in the egg, then add vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar. Mix well.
    1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon red food coloring, 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup buttermilk
  6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
    4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
    2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  11. Once the cookies are completely cool, frost with the cream cheese frosting. Serve and enjoy your delicious Red Velvet Cookies Cream Cheese Frosting!