Irresistible Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Introducing the ultimate indulgence for all the cookie lovers out there: Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Get ready to experience a burst of rich flavors that will leave you craving for more. These cookies are the perfect combination of velvety texture, deep cocoa undertones, and a tangy cream cheese frosting that will take your taste buds on a delightful journey.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and red food coloring to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. The cookies may appear slightly undercooked in the center, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Now, once the cookies have cooled, we can add the frosting.
- Spread a layer of frosting on each cookie with an icing spatula or knife.
- Serve with a side of vanilla ice cream for some extra sweetness.