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Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies That Will Wow Your Guests

Transform classic red velvet cake into delicious cookie form with these delightful Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Softened Butter ensure it is at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar light or dark can be used interchangeably
  • 2 large Eggs use room temperature eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Red Food Coloring optional
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips optional, can substitute with semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese use full-fat for richer frosting
  • 1/2 cup Softened Butter should be at room temperature
  • 2-3 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for sweetness as desired

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each, stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined, then fold in red food coloring and vinegar.
  6. Fold in white chocolate chips if desired.
  7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers appear underbaked.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
  11. Frost each cookie generously with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are customizable, allowing for different frosting flavors or toppings to suit your taste.

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