Description
Indulge in these delightful Irresistible Red Velvet Cookies topped with creamy frosting!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and food coloring.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, let cool.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the cookie dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg