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Frosted Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies

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Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of Frosted Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies, perfectly combining the classic flavors of red velvet cake with cookie perfection.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 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
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons red liquid-gel food coloring
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, milk powder, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the softened butter, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract. Add the white vinegar and food coloring, stirring until achieving the desired red color.
  4. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until a thick dough forms, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Use a large cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing adequately for spreading.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until puffed and the edges are lightly golden brown.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. To prepare the frosting, cream together the cream cheese and softened butter in a bowl. Add the vanilla extract, then incorporate the powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cookies generously.
  10. If desired, sprinkle cookie crumbles over the frosting for additional texture.

Notes

Make sure your butter is at room temperature for better mixing. These cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

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