Description
Delicious red velvet cookies filled with creamy frosting that melt in your mouth!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into rounded tablespoons, roll into balls, then roll in granulated sugar.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart and gently press a thumbprint into the center of each.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
- Pipe or spoon cream cheese filling into cooled cookie centers.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the butter is softened at room temperature.
- Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg