Description
Frosted red velvet cookies are a delightful twist on the classic red velvet cake, combining rich cocoa flavor with a soft, chewy texture and creamy frosting. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or sweet cravings, these cookies are visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- For the Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and red food coloring, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until smooth. Fold in white chocolate chips if desired.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Portion dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies. Optional: sprinkle with red velvet crumbs or festive sprinkles.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant red color without altering dough consistency.
- Don’t overbake—cookies should be soft in the center for the best texture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking if too sticky.
- Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: frosted red velvet cookies, red velvet cookies, cream cheese frosting cookies, holiday cookies, easy cookie recipe