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Soft and Chewy Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Close-up of stacked and halved red velvet cookies filled with thick cream cheese frosting, sprinkled with sugar.
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Make soft, chewy red velvet cookies with a rich cocoa flavor and top them with a simple, tangy cream cheese frosting for a festive dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
  • For the Frosting: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix in the vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring until the color is uniform.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips if using.
  5. Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent spreading.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, leaving space between them.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  11. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
  12. Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting onto the tops of the cookies.

Notes

  • For the deepest red color, use a high-quality gel food coloring instead of liquid drops.
  • If you skip the chilling step, your cookies may spread more thinly.
  • These cookies pair well with a simple white wine selection for effortless entertaining.

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