Decadent Cream Cheese Frosted Red Velvet Cookies
Indulge in these luscious Decadent Cream Cheese Frosted Red Velvet Cookies, a delightful twist inspired by the beloved Red Velvet cake. This recipe, taken from the pages of 'Carrot Cake Murder' by Joanne Fluke, combines the rich flavors of cocoa with the inviting warmth of red food coloring to create soft and chewy cookies. Topped with a creamy, velvety frosting made from butter and cream cheese, these cookies are perfect for celebrations, parties, or simply a sweet treat at home. With just the right balance of sweetness and a hint of tanginess, these cookies are sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
unsweetened baking chocolate
2 ounces (Broken into pieces)
butter
1/2 cup (Brought to room temperature)
brown sugar
2/3 cup (Firmly packed)
granulated sugar
1/3 cup (None)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (None)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (None)
large egg
1 (None)
red food coloring
1 tablespoon (None)
sour cream
3/4 cup (None)
flour
2 cups (Packed down into the cup when measured)
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (6 ounce) package (None)
softened butter
1/4 cup (Brought to room temperature)
softened cream cheese
4 ounces (Brought to room temperature)
vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (None)
powdered sugar
2 cups (None)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position a rack in the middle.
2
Prepare your cookie sheets by lining them with parchment paper and lightly spraying the parchment with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Break the unsweetened baking chocolate into small pieces, placing them in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 90 seconds, then stir until completely melted and smooth. Allow it to cool while you prepare the cookie dough.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth, which should take about a minute.
5
Add the baking soda and salt, mixing for an additional minute until well combined.
6
Incorporate the large egg into the mixture, beating on medium speed until smooth, about another minute. Next, add the red food coloring and mix for 30 seconds until evenly distributed.
7
Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the cooled melted chocolate, mixing on medium speed for one more minute until fully incorporated.
8
With the mixer on low speed, add half of the flour. Once combined, add the sour cream and mix. Scrape down the bowl and add the remaining flour, mixing until fully incorporated.
9
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
10
Use a teaspoon to drop dough onto the prepared parchment-lined cookie sheets. If the dough is too wet, chill for 30 minutes before proceeding.
11
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies rise and firm up slightly. Rotate the sheets halfway through if needed for even baking.
12
Once baked, carefully slide the parchment with cookies onto a wire rack to cool completely while you repeat the process with the remaining dough.
13
After all cookies are cool, transfer them onto waxed paper while you make the frosting.
14
For the frosting, blend the softened butter and cream cheese with the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
15
Gradually add the powdered sugar in half-cup increments until the frosting reaches a creamy and spreadable consistency.
16
Top each cooled cookie with a generous dollop of the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Decadent Cream Cheese Frosted Red Velvet Cookies.
Who is the inspiration behind this cookie recipe?
This recipe is inspired by the Red Velvet cake from the pages of 'Carrot Cake Murder' by Joanne Fluke.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
Where should the oven rack be placed for baking?
The rack should be positioned in the middle of the oven.
How should the cookie sheets be prepared?
Line the cookie sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray the parchment with nonstick cooking spray.
How do I melt the unsweetened baking chocolate?
Break the chocolate into small pieces and microwave on HIGH for 90 seconds, then stir until smooth.
Should the melted chocolate be hot when added to the dough?
No, the melted chocolate should be allowed to cool while you prepare the cookie dough.
How long should I beat the butter and sugars?
Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for about one minute until smooth.
When do I add the baking soda and salt?
Add the baking soda and salt after the initial butter and sugar mixture is smooth and mix for another minute.
How much red food coloring is required?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of red food coloring.
At what speed should the flour be added?
Add the flour with the mixer set to low speed.
How should the flour be measured?
The flour should be packed down into the cup when measured.
What is the purpose of the sour cream in this recipe?
Sour cream is added to the dough between flour additions to provide a soft and tangy flavor profile.
How are the chocolate chips incorporated?
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
What size should the cookie dough drops be?
Use a teaspoon to drop the dough onto the prepared cookie sheets.
What should I do if the cookie dough is too wet?
If the dough is too wet, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
How long do these cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes.
How can I ensure the cookies bake evenly?
Rotate the cookie sheets halfway through the baking time if needed.
How do I know when the cookies are done?
The cookies are ready when they rise and firm up slightly.
How should the cookies be cooled?
Carefully slide the parchment paper with the cookies onto a wire rack to cool completely.
What ingredients are needed for the frosting?
You need softened butter, softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.
How much cream cheese is used in the frosting?
The frosting requires 4 ounces of softened cream cheese.
How is the powdered sugar added to the frosting?
Gradually add the powdered sugar in half-cup increments until creamy.
How much powdered sugar is needed in total?
The frosting requires 2 cups of powdered sugar.
When should the frosting be applied?
Apply a generous dollop of frosting only after the cookies have cooled completely.
What type of chocolate chips are recommended?
The recipe specifies a 6-ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
What gives these cookies their signature Red Velvet color?
The combination of unsweetened baking chocolate and one tablespoon of red food coloring.
How much brown sugar is used?
The recipe uses 2/3 cup of firmly packed brown sugar.
Can these cookies be served at events?
Yes, they are perfect for celebrations, parties, or as a special sweet treat.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These cookies are designed to be soft and chewy with a velvety frosting.