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Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies

Delightful twist on traditional cookies, offering the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet cake in a convenient form. Perfect for gatherings, special events, or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Baked Goods
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour for structure
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder for flavor
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda for leavening
  • 0.25 tsp salt enhances flavor

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened for moisture
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar for sweetness and texture
  • 0.25 cups brown sugar for moisture and depth of flavor
  • 1 large egg for binding
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring for color and festivity
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor
  • 0.5 tsp white vinegar activates baking soda

Cream Cheese Drizzle or Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese for filling or drizzle; adds creaminess
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar if making glaze; for sweetness

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Baking

  • Drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space in between.
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes until set around the edges and soft in the center.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Cream Cheese Drizzle

  • Mix cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies or use as filling.

Notes

For best results, use softened butter and avoid overmixing the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Keyword Cookies, Cupcake Cookies, Dessert Recipe, Easy Cookies, Red Velvet