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Frosted Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies: A Delicious Twist

Frosted Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  • In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers may appear slightly underbaked.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  • While cookies cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Frost the cooled cookies generously with cream cheese frosting.
  • Serve and enjoy your homemade frosted red velvet cupcake cookies!