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
