Description
A vibrant and tender pink velvet cookie topped with a rich and tangy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1-2 drops pink gel food coloring
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Cream 1 cup butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
Step 4: Add egg, vanilla, vinegar, and pink food coloring; mix well.
Step 5: Gradually blend in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Step 6: Scoop 1.5 tablespoon balls and place on baking sheets.
Step 7: Bake for 9-11 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 8: Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter; add powdered sugar and cream until fluffy.
Step 9: Frost cooled cookies and serve.
Notes
Do not overbake these cookies; they should remain soft. Always refrigerate frosted cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
