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red velvet cookies with cream cheese frosting

Irresistible 2-Ingredient Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious red velvet cookies with a creamy cream cheese frosting. These cookies are soft, rich, and perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
  4. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix well.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture until combined.
  6. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Spread frosting on cooled cookies.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Use gel food coloring for a deeper red color.
  • Let cookies cool completely before frosting.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: red velvet cookies, cream cheese frosting, cookies, dessert, baking