Description
Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat that combines the richness of cocoa with the tangy creaminess of frosting. These soft, chewy cookies are visually stunning with their vibrant red color, making them perfect for celebrations or any day you crave something sweet. Each bite offers a heavenly balance of flavors, ensuring they will be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, room temperature)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Add milk gradually to achieve desired consistency. Spread onto cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg