Description
These Red Velvet Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with rich cocoa flavor, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holidays, Valentine’s Day, or whenever you’re craving a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter & sugars – In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients – Mix in egg, milk, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar until well combined.
- Combine – Gradually mix in dry ingredients. Fold in white chocolate chips, if using.
- Scoop & bake – Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set. Let cool completely.
Make the Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese & butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar & vanilla – Mix until creamy.
- Frost the cookies – Spread or pipe frosting onto each cooled cookie.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use gel food coloring for a deeper red color.
- Add crushed pecans or sprinkles on top for decoration.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg