Description
Indulge in the Rich, Decadent Delight of Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough is just combined.
5. Drop rounded tablespoon of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
6. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
7. Once the cookies have cooled completely, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!
Notes
To ensure your Red Velvet Cookies turn out perfectly every time, consider these helpful tips:
– Achieve the Right Texture: Be mindful not to overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough, dense cookies. Gently incorporate the ingredients until they are just combined.
– Oven Temperature is Key: Maintain an accurate oven temperature to prevent your cookies from spreading too much or baking unevenly. Use an oven thermometer if necessary.
– Proper Storage: Store your freshly baked Red Velvet Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the cookies and thaw them as needed.
– Make Ahead and Freeze: The cookie dough can be prepared in advance and frozen for up to 3 months. Simply scoop the dough onto baking sheets, freeze until firm, then transfer to an airtight container. Bake the frozen dough as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg