Description
Red Velvet Cookies are a delectable dessert that beautifully combines the rich flavors of cocoa and vanilla with a stunning crimson hue. These soft, chewy cookies are crowned with a creamy cream cheese frosting, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- Cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and add red food coloring until you achieve your desired color.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto lined baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are firm.
- Allow cooling before drizzling with cream cheese frosting if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
Avoid overmixing to maintain cookie tenderness.
Feel free to mix in chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg