Red Velvet Cream Cookies: Soft, Lush, and Irresistibly Elegant

There’s something undeniably luxurious about red velvet—and when it’s transformed into a soft-baked cookie topped with silky cream cheese frosting, the result is pure dessert bliss. These Red Velvet Cream Cookies are soft, chewy, and dressed with rich swirls of frosting and a sprinkle of red velvet crumbs that make every bite as dreamy as it looks. Whether for a holiday, celebration, or simple self-indulgence, these cookies bring a bakery-level experience right to your kitchen.

What Are Red Velvet Cream Cookies?

Imagine the classic flavor of red velvet cake—mild cocoa notes, a hint of tang, and that deep scarlet color—but in cookie form. These cookies are soft-baked and chewy, with a thick swirl of sweet cream cheese frosting on top. The red velvet crumbs not only add visual flair but also an extra layer of flavor and texture.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cookies:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Them

1. Prepare the Dough

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix well. In another bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.

2. Shape and Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into medium-sized balls and flatten slightly on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is soft. Let cool completely.

3. Make the Frosting

Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then mix until fluffy. Pipe or spread the frosting in a swirl pattern on each cooled cookie.

4. Garnish

Crumble one of the cookies (or reserve some dough before baking) to sprinkle red velvet crumbs over the top of the frosted cookies for that signature look.

Tips for the Best Red Velvet Cream Cookies

• Use gel food coloring for a deeper, richer red.
• Don’t overbake—the cookies should stay soft in the center.
• Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.

Final Thoughts

These Red Velvet Cream Cookies are as delicious as they are beautiful. With their vibrant color, creamy frosting, and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or just because you deserve something sweet.

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