Description
Indulgent pink velvet cookies with soft centers and tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1–2 tsp red or pink food coloring
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 g) butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes.
- Scoop 2-tablespoon portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cookies.
Notes
Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Use room temperature ingredients for better texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg