Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Frosted Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies! These irresistible treats blend the chewy texture of cookies with the soft, airy goodness of cupcakes, topped off with a rich cream cheese frosting. Their vibrant red hue makes them visually stunning, perfect for any celebration or as a special treat for yourself. Easy to prepare and beautifully presented, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant milk powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons red liquid-gel food coloring
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch.
- In another bowl, mix softened butter and oils with both sugars until smooth. Add egg, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and food coloring; mix well.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about three inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until puffed and lightly golden at edges. Cool on wire racks before frosting.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract and powdered sugar until fully incorporated. If too soft, chill in the fridge until it firms up.
- Pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto cooled cookies. For decoration, crumble any leftover cookie bits over the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg