Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Red Velvet Blossom Cookies, where rich cocoa meets the creamy sweetness of frosting. These vibrant cookies boast a soft and chewy texture, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and often a chocolate kiss. Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat, these cookies will impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture; mix until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking for chewier cookies. Experiment by adding white chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.