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Frosted Red Velvet Cookies
These frosted red velvet cookies are the ultimate treat for red velvet lovers! Soft, chewy, and rich with a hint of cocoa, each cookie is topped with a generous swirl of tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting. If you’re looking for a fun twist on the classic cake, these red velvet cookies with cream cheese frosting are just the thing. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you’re craving something sweet and nostalgic!
👥 14 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 57 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 12 min👤 Courtney📖 cakemehometonight
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- pan
- baking sheet
- oven
- mixing bowl
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Red Velvet Cookies
2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth and creamy. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red gel food coloring and mix until well combined.
vegetable oil3 tbsplarge egg (room temperature)1vanilla extract2 tspwhite vinegar1 tspred gel food coloring1 tsp
3
Add in the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed until the cookie dough forms. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure the ingredients are incorporated.
cornstarch2 tbsp
4
Portion the cookie dough using a large cookie scoop (3 tablespoons) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet pan. Chill the cookie dough balls for ⏱️ 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Preheat the oven to 350℉ (177℃). Line baking sheet pans with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
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Place the chilled cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet pans, allowing room for spreading. Bake the cookies for ⏱️ 12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers are puffed up. Cool the cookies on the pan for ⏱️ 2 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cream Cheese Frosting
cream cheese (room temperature)4 oz
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream the unsalted butter and cream cheese for ⏱️ 5 minutes until light, pale, and creamy.
cream cheese (room temperature)4 oz
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Add in the powdered sugar and mix on the lowest speed setting until fully combined. Add in the vanilla extract and salt.
vanilla extract2 tsp
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Turn the mixer to medium speed and whip the frosting for about 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes until it is smooth and creamy. Mix the frosting on low speed for a few minutes to remove air bubbles.
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Frosting the Cookies
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Fill a piping bag fitted with a Wilton 1A piping tip with the cream cheese frosting. Pipe a swirl of frosting onto the cooled red velvet cookies and spread with an offset spatula. Decorate the cookies with red sprinkles, if desired.
cream cheese (room temperature)4 ozred sprinkles1 tbsp
Nutrition Facts
calories
378 kcal
fat Content
20 g
serving Size
1 cookie
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
37 g
sodium Content
193 mg
protein Content
3 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
55 mg
carbohydrate Content
49 g
saturated Fat Content
11 g
unsaturated Fat Content
7 g
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