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Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies

Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies with Creamy Frosting Bliss

These Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining a chewy cookie texture with iconic cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure for the cookie
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder Adds chocolate flavor and color depth
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Essential leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor balance
  • 0.5 cups butter Adds richness and flavor
  • 0.25 cups vegetable oil Keeps cookies moist
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar Contributes moisture and caramel notes
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor
  • 2 tablespoons liquid-gel food coloring Provides vibrant color
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar Reacts with baking soda for leavening
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese The creamy base for frosting
  • 0.25 cups butter Adds richness to the frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor to the frosting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  2. Cream Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat butter and vegetable oil until creamy. Gradually add sugars, mixing until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  3. Incorporate Color & Reactants: Add food coloring and vinegar to the mixture, whisking until the batter turns vibrant red.
  4. Combine Dough: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
  5. Portion Dough: Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake cookies for about 12 minutes.
  7. Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, whipping until fluffy.
  8. Frost Cookies: Once cookies are cooled, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Refrigerating the dough can improve texture. Store frosted cookies in the fridge for up to 4 days. Unfrosted cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container.

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