These red velvet cream cheese cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with the rich, slightly tangy flavor that’s so iconic of red velvet.
These cookies are the perfect blend of the iconic red velvet flavor and texture. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a special occasion, or just a craving for something sweet, these cookies will hit the spot!
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Start by whisking together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, then beat butter, sugars, egg, vanilla, and red food coloring.
Mix in the dry ingredients and scoop dough onto baking sheets.
Bake cookies at 350 degrees f for 8-10 minutes and let them cool. Make the cream cheese frosting.
Once your cookies have cooled, you can either spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting.
For a simple, homemade look, use a butter knife or spatula to spread the frosting evenly across the cookie. If you want a more decorative finish, pipe the frosting with a piping bag to create elegant swirls or rosettes.
Either way, the creamy frosting adds the perfect touch to these delicious cookies!
Ready to bake? Scroll down for the full recipe!
Red velvet and cream cheese are a classic pairing because the tangy, slightly savory flavor of the cream cheese complements the rich, mildly sweet taste of red velvet. Cream cheese frosting has become a traditional topping for red velvet desserts, making it a go-to choice for filling and frosting.
Yes, they should be refrigerated, especially if they contain cream cheese in the filling or frosting. Cream cheese can spoil if left at room temperature for too long. Storing the cookies in the refrigerator helps maintain their freshness. Make sure to keep them in an airtight container to keep them soft and delicious!
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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies
Red velvet cream cheese cookies with the perfect balance of sweetness and tang! These cookies are great for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any time!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp red gel food coloring
- For the frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in the egg, vanilla, and red food coloring.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set.
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Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
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Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
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Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
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Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.