Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Red velvet cookies with cream cheese frosting are soft, chewy, and rich with a hint of cocoa flavor. These red velvet cookies are topped with creamy frosting, making them a perfect bakery-style dessert for holidays and special occasions.
Ingredients
- For the Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until set but soft.
- Let cookies cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies and serve.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
- Use gel food coloring for a deeper red color.
- Always frost after cookies are fully cooled.
- Chill frosting slightly for easier spreading.
- Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze unfrosted cookies up to 2 months.