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Red Velvet Cookies with Frosting

Red Velvet Cookies with Frosting
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Soft, chewy Red Velvet Cookies topped with a rich, creamy cream cheese frosting. This delightful recipe blends classic red velvet flavors with a luscious frosting, creating a festive treat perfect for any occasion from parties to cozy snacks. Easy to customize and beginner-friendly, these cookies deliver a perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and irresistible texture.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons Red Food Coloring

Frosting Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl to ensure an even combination and prevent lumps, resulting in a smooth dough texture.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This incorporates air essential for producing soft and tender cookies.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and red food coloring into the creamed butter and sugars. Blend thoroughly to combine the flavors evenly.
  4. Combine and Chill Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully until you form a soft, sticky dough. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to facilitate easier scooping and minimize spreading during baking.
  5. Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookie edges are set while centers remain soft. Remove and cool completely before frosting.
  6. Prepare the Frosting: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue beating until the frosting is creamy and fluffy. Adjust powdered sugar quantity to reach desired sweetness and consistency.
  7. Frost and Decorate: After cookies have fully cooled, pipe or spread the frosting onto each cookie. Optionally, garnish with red velvet crumbs, mini chocolate chips, or festive sprinkles for an extra decorative touch.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for optimal blending and dough texture.
  • Do not overbake; cookies should have set edges but soft centers for perfect chewiness.
  • Chilling dough prevents spreading and enhances flavor.
  • Adjust red food coloring gradually to avoid overpowering taste or color.
  • Whip the frosting until light and airy to balance the dense cookies.

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Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Soft Cookies, Festive Cookies, Holiday Cookies

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