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Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Frosting
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 375℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
3
In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar. Add the vanilla, vinegar, egg, and food coloring and beat to combine.
4
Slowly mix in the dry ingredients. Beat in the cocoa powder.
5
Use a Tablespoon to scoop out dough and roll into a ball. Place the ball on the baking sheet and press flat with your fingers.
6
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is still soft.
7
Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
8
While the cookies are cooling, make the icing by beating together the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and well combined. Spread over the top of the cooled cookies
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Balance Your Red Coloring 🎨Use gel food coloring instead of liquid for deeper red hue without thinning the dough, and add it gradually while mixing to achieve even, vibrant color distribution throughout.
- Acidify for Authentic Flavor 🍋The vinegar is crucial—it reacts with baking soda to create the signature red velvet tang and tender crumb, so don't skip it or substitute it with other vinegars.
- Chill Dough for Chewy Texture 🧊Refrigerate your cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and ensure thick, chewy centers with slightly crispy edges.
- Room Temperature Cream Cheese 🧈Soften cream cheese to room temperature before beating to create a smooth, fluffy frosting without lumps that won't pipe or spread evenly on cooled cookies.
- Bloom Your Cocoa Powder 🍫Whisk the small amount of unsweetened cocoa powder with a bit of hot water before adding to the dough to intensify its subtle flavor and prevent dry streaks.
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