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Frosted Red Velvet Cookies

Indulge in these soft, decadent frosted red velvet cookies that perfectly combine the classic flavors of red velvet cake with the convenience of a cookie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1.5 cups 1 & ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, spoon and leveled
  • 0.25 cups ¼ cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon instant milk powder
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or any neutral flavored oil
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar, light or dark
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons 1 to 2 teaspoons red liquid-gel food coloring
For the cream cheese frosting
  • 3 ounces 3 ounces (85g) block cream cheese
  • 6 tablespoons 6 tablespoons (90g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups 1 & ½ cups (195g) powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, milk powder, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth.
  3. Mix in the vegetable oil, followed by the room temperature egg and vanilla extract. Stir until fully integrated, then add the vinegar.
  4. Gradually mix in the red food coloring until you achieve the desired shade of red.
  5. Slowly combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until the dough forms.
  6. Refrigerate the dough for at least 60 minutes to solidify the butter.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set but the centers appear slightly soft. Let cool before frosting.
Frosting
  1. Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add the vanilla and gradually mix in the powdered sugar until creamy.
  3. Spread the frosting over each cooled cookie.

Notes

Store cookies in the fridge for up to one week in an airtight container. You can also freeze un-frosted cookies for up to three months.