Description
Easy Red Velvet Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a rich cocoa flavor with the vibrant allure of red food coloring. Soft, cake-like in texture and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy nights in. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family with this simple yet indulgent recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth. Add buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; blend well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg