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Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies

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Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies bring the luxurious flavor of red velvet cake into chewy, soft cookies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting — perfect for any special occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Mix until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft. Do not overbake.
  8. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy and spreadable.
  10. Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and serve.

Notes

  • For deeper color, use gel red food coloring instead of liquid.
  • Do not overbake — cookies should remain soft in the center.
  • Refrigerate frosted cookies and let come to room temperature before serving.
  • Unfrosted cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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