Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

These Red Velvet Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with the classic flavors of red velvet, including a hint of cocoa and a delicious tang from the cream cheese. They’re perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring (adjust as needed for desired color)

For the Cream Cheese Drizzle (optional):

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
   • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
4. Add Wet Ingredients:
   • Beat in the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until well combined, ensuring the color is evenly distributed.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Portion the Dough:
   • Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop 1.5 to 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
8. Cool:
   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Optional Cream Cheese Drizzle:
   • In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture reaches a drizzle-able consistency.
   • Drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the cooled cookies using a spoon or a piping bag.
10. Serve and Enjoy:
    • Once the drizzle has set, serve and enjoy your delicious Red Velvet Cookies!

Tips:

• Color Adjustment: Feel free to adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired shade of red.
• Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator.
• Freezing: The cookie dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Form the dough into balls, freeze them on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer them to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding an extra minute or two to the baking time.

Enjoy your homemade Red Velvet Cookies!