Go Back
–+ servings
Red Velvet Cookies

Delicious Red Velvet Cookies with Creamy Frosting Delight

These Red Velvet Cookies are soft, cake-like treats topped with creamy frosting, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and moisture.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Use packed for moisture.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature.
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar Enhances red velvet flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Red Food Color For iconic red hue.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Opt for King Arthur brand.
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder Natural cocoa works best.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat for richness.
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature.
  • 2 cups Icing Sugar Sifted to avoid lumps.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vinegar, food color, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Use a cookie scoop to form the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underdone.
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add icing sugar and vanilla.
  11. Frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling the dough prevents spreading, achieve ideal texture. Ensure room temperature ingredients for smooth frosting.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!