Description
Soft, thick, and slightly chewy red velvet sugar cookies slathered in rich, velvety cream cheese frosting. Welcome to cookie heaven.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons, divided)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel or liquid)
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
1. Prep the Oven and Baking Sheet:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Cream Cheese:
- In a stand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add Wet Ingredients:
- Mix in vegetable oil, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, powdered sugar, egg, vanilla, and food coloring until well combined.
5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
6. Shape and Sugar Coat the Cookies:
- Form dough into golf ball-sized balls.
- Roll in the remaining 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
7. Bake the Cookies:
- Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball to about 1/2″ thickness using a glass.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes.
8. Cool the Cookies:
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Make the Frosting:
- Beat butter, cream cheese, yogurt, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar.
10. Decorate and Serve:
- Frost cooled cookies and add sprinkles.
Notes
- Don’t overbake; cookies should be soft and slightly underdone for a chewy texture.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring depending on the desired color intensity.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American