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Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

1 h 5 minServes 10Nutri-Score D€€
from @welcometoangieskitchen21 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

10 people
  • unsalted butter (softened)Dairy150 g
  • granulated sugarPantry100 g
  • light brown sugarPantry100 g
  • vanilla extractPantry5 ml
  • vinegar (white wine or apple cider)Pantry7.5 ml
  • red food coloringOther7.5 ml
  • egg (large)Dairy1 piece
  • egg yolk (large)Dairy1 piece
  • all purpose flourGrains215 g
  • baking sodaPantry2.5 g
  • cocoa powderPantry15 g
  • cream cheeseDairy200 g
  • granulated sugar (for the frosting)Pantry80 g
  • whipping cream (cold)Dairy120 ml
  • vanilla extract (for the frosting)Pantry5 ml

per serving

Nutrition

241kcal

Carbs
25 g
Proteins
3 g
Fat
15 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Oven
  • Hand mixer
  • Cooling rack

step by step

Method

  1. Cream the butter and sugars

    • In a large bowl, combine the softened butter with the granulated sugar and the light brown sugar.
    • Mix until smooth and creamy.
    Step 1

  2. Add the eggs and vanilla

    • Mix in the egg, the egg yolk and the vanilla extract.
    Step 2

  3. Add vinegar and food coloring

    • Add the vinegar along with the red food coloring.
    • Mix until fully combined.
    Step 3

  4. Fold in the dry ingredients

    • Add the baking soda, the flour and the cocoa powder.
    • Fold until just combined.
    Step 4

  5. Shape and freeze the cookies

    • Scoop out 10 equal cookies onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
    • Freeze for 30 minutes.
    Step 5

  6. Preheat the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 180 °C (fan assisted).
    Step 6

  7. Bake the cookies

    • Place the frozen cookies onto a large tray lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
    Step 7

  8. Cool the cookies

    • Once ready, let them cool completely before frosting.
    Step 8

  9. Make the frosting

    • Combine the cream cheese with the sugar until smooth.
    • Add the whipping cream along with the vanilla and mix until fluffy and it holds its shape.
    Step 9

  10. Frost and serve

    • Frost the cookies with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!
    Step 10
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