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Frosted Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies Recipe: A Perfect Blend of Elegance and Comfort

These vibrant and tender cookies deliver all the decadence of red velvet cake with the ease of a cookie. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, they're an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 ½ cups 180g all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup 20g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon instant milk powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup 100g brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons red liquid-gel food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 3 ounces 85g cream cheese (block)
  • 6 tablespoons 90g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups 195g powdered sugar

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, milk powder, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream butter, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring. Mix well.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Scoop the dough into balls (about 1 ½ tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies are puffed and slightly cracked.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla extract and gradually incorporate powdered sugar until creamy and spreadable. Chill for 30 minutes if necessary.
Decorate the Cookies
  1. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cookies or pipe swirls using a star tip for a professional finish. Garnish with red sugar, cookie crumbs, or sprinkles for added flair.

Notes

  • For a more vibrant hue, adjust the amount of red food coloring.
  • Dough can be refrigerated for 15-30 minutes if too sticky to handle.
  • Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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