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Red Velvet Cookies
This easy Red Velvet Cookies recipe is made from scratch and makes the best soft and chewy red velvet cookies with cream cheese frosting sandwiched in the middle. They are a crowd favorite!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 332 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
- 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.
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 Information
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
217mg
(9%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
504IU
(10%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 504IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.