Description
Indulge in the soft, chewy delight of these vibrant Red Velvet Cookies topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion—birthdays, holidays, or cozy nights in—these cookies are a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving more. With their rich buttery flavor and striking color, they’re sure to impress your friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In a large bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Beat in the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- 5. Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- 6. While cookies cool, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; gradually add milk to reach desired consistency.
- 7. Once cookies are completely cooled, frost generously with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg