Dreaming of a dessert that’s quick, satisfying, and packed with flavor? Look no further! These Red Velvet Cookies Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect treat to whip up when that sweet craving hits. Imagine biting into a soft, chewy cookie with a hint of cocoa and a tangy burst of cream cheese frosting. As a busy parent, finding healthy, delicious desserts that both I and my kids adore is a constant quest. Red Velvet Cookies Cream Cheese Frosting is my answer – a recipe that's easy to make, surprisingly wholesome, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
There's a certain magic about Red Velvet, isn't there? My grandmother used to make a stunning Red Velvet cake for every family birthday. The vibrant color and that distinct, slightly tangy flavor were unforgettable. These Red Velvet Cookies Cream Cheese Frosting are an homage to her – a modern twist on a classic, perfect for sharing (or not!) and bringing a little bit of that special family tradition into your own kitchen.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and red food coloring. Add this mixture to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: While the cookies are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost and Enjoy: Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy your delicious Red Velvet Cookies Cream Cheese Frosting !
Red Velvet Cookies Cream Cheese Frosting
Soft, chewy red velvet cookies with a hint of cocoa, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and red food coloring. Add this mixture to the butter mixture and mix well.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.4 ounces cream cheese, softened, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy your delicious Red Velvet Cookies Cream Cheese Frosting !4 ounces cream cheese, softened, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract