Description
Chewy red velvet cookies with a cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-2 drops red food coloring
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the cocoa powder and red food coloring until the dough is uniformly red.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting: In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting onto the bottom of one cookie and top with another.
Notes
- For a stronger red color, you can add another drop of food coloring.
- You can add chocolate chips to the dough for extra flavor.
- Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American