Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cookies:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (for desired consistency)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream the Butter & Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, milk, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar, mixing until combined.
4. Combine & Make the Dough
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Scoop & Bake
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting.
6. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
7. Frost & Enjoy!
- Spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting onto cooled cookies.
- Serve and enjoy these decadent red velvet treats!
Notes
Best Ways to Serve Red Velvet Cookies
✔ With a Glass of Milk – Classic pairing for a perfect treat!
✔ With Coffee or Hot Chocolate – A cozy indulgence.
✔ For Holidays & Celebrations – Great for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or bake sales.
✔ With a Sprinkle of Cocoa or Red Sugar – For a fancy finish!
✔ Chilled or Warm – Enjoy fresh or slightly warm for an extra soft bite.