Red Velvet Cookies
This easy homemade red velvet cookie recipe is bakery-worthy, with a delicious cream cheese frosting and made completely from scratch in about 30 minutes.
Servings: 12 sandwich cookies
Calories: 332kcal
Cost: 6
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Equipment
- Stand Mixer , or
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon liquid red food coloring
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Red Velvet Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and red food coloring and mix to combine. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed, just until combined.1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1 Tablespoon liquid red food coloring
- Scoop tablespoon size balls onto cookie sheets (should make about 24 cookies). Use a measuring cup or the palm of your hand to gently flatten the balls just slightly.
- Bake until edges start setting, about 8-10 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla then mix until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or a splash of milk, if needed, until desired consistency is reached.4 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter
- Assemble: Once the cookies have cooled, add a small spoonful of cream cheese filling onto one cookie. Place another cookie on top and press them together to make a cookie sandwich.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Notes
Storage Instructions: Cover and refrigerate the cookies until ready to eat. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freezing Instructions: These cookies freeze really well! Place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
