Description
These Frosted Red Velvet Cookies are soft, chewy, and rich with classic red velvet flavor, topped with a creamy, smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you crave a festive, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- For the frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Instructions
- Make the cookie dough: Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and red food coloring; mix until combined.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips if using. Chill dough 15–20 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy and fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting and serve. Optionally, top with sprinkles or drizzle with melted chocolate.
Notes
For extra flavor, chill the dough longer before baking. Ensure cookies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting. Use high-quality cream cheese for the best frosting texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: frosted red velvet cookies, cream cheese frosting cookies, red velvet treats, soft red velvet cookies