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Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 31 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these delightful Red Velvet Cookies topped with smooth Cream Cheese Frosting. These soft, cocoa-infused cookies are rolled out and baked to perfection, then generously spread with a creamy, sweet frosting that complements the rich red velvet flavor. Perfect for holiday treats, parties, or anytime you crave a classic twist on cookies with a luscious frosting finish.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 3 cups (381 grams) all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 cup (21 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at cool room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125 grams) powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and fine sea salt. Set this mixture aside to be used in the dough.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, beating until each is incorporated. Then add the vanilla extract and red gel food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: On low speed, gradually add the sifted flour mixture into the wet ingredients and beat just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  5. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap, shape into a disk, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour or up to 2 days.
  6. Prepare for Cutting: Line large baking sheets with parchment paper. On a work surface, place the chilled dough between two large sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and roll out to a 1/4-inch thickness. If the dough is too firm to roll, let it rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. Cut Shapes: Using a tall metal cookie cutter, carefully cut out shapes from the rolled dough and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Chill Cut Cookies: Place the baking sheets with cookie shapes in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until cookies are firm. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Prick and Bake: Remove the cookie sheets from the refrigerator and prick each cookie all over with the end of an instant-read thermometer or the blunt end of a skewer to prevent bubbling. Bake cookies for 10 to 11 minutes until set.
  10. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Make Frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until very light and creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar on low speed and beat until the frosting is fluffy.
  12. Frost Cookies: Spread the cream cheese frosting over each cooled cookie using a small offset spatula. Optionally decorate with sprinkles.
  13. Storage: Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in a single layer or separated by parchment paper for up to 1 day. Unfrosted cookies can be frozen for up to 1 month in airtight containers.

Notes

  • Be sure to sift the powdered sugar to avoid lumps in the frosting.
  • Chilling both the dough and the cut cookies helps maintain shape during baking.
  • Use a gel food coloring to achieve a vibrant red without altering dough consistency.
  • Let cookies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Cookies freeze well if stored without frosting; frost after thawing for best results.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: red velvet cookies, cream cheese frosting, holiday cookies, soft cookies, red velvet dessert

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