Description
Delicious red velvet cookies filled with a creamy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for rolling)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar, Sifted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- Alternately mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and finishing with the dry ingredients.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop out the dough, roll each portion in granulated sugar, and make an indent in the center.
- Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool on wire racks before dolloping the cream cheese filling into the centers.
- Beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy. Add the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Notes
- Use weight measurement for accuracy when measuring flour.
- Opt for high-quality cocoa powder for better flavor.
- Using gel coloring keeps the texture perfect.
- Can substitute buttermilk with milk and vinegar.
- Sifting powdered sugar ensures a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg