Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

Name: Red Velvet Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon red food coloring; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour (I used King Arthur); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup cocoa powder; 4 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon red food coloring
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white whole wheat flour (I used King Arthur)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cocoa powder
4 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Cream butter and sugars together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add in eggs and vanilla and mix well. Then, add food coloring and beat all together.
3
In a medium bowl, mix flours, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Add to the wet ingredients in the large bowl and mix with an electric mixer until just combined.
4
Add cream cheese to the bowl in tbsp sized chunks and mix until you have a nice swirl.
5
5. Scoop out tbsp sized balls onto a greased or lined cookie sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Red Velvet Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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