Description
Bake delicious Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies that will impress your guests Try this easy recipe for a sweet treat that stands out
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt¾ cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup granulated sugar1 cup brown sugar2 large eggs2 tablespoons red food coloring1 teaspoon vanilla extract8 oz cream cheese, softened2 cups powdered sugarOptional: Chopped pecans, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, white chocolate chips, sprinkles, powdered sugar
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.In another bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the red food coloring and vanilla extract.Gradually add in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding carefully.Using a cookie scoop, drop the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are soft.While they cool, whip up the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting on top. - Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 calories
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
