The Art of Ultimate Red Velvet Cookie with Generous Cream Cheese Frosting

Perfect Red Velvet Color Achievement

Master the technique of achieving vibrant red color while maintaining proper dough consistency.

Cream Cheese Frosting Excellence

Learn the skill of creating smooth, pipeable frosting with perfect sweetness and tang balance.

Cookie Texture Perfection

Perfect the method of achieving soft, chewy centers with slightly crisp edges.

Generous Frosting Application

Master the art of piping beautiful, generous frosting swirls on each cookie.

Presentation Excellence

Learn professional decorating techniques for bakery-quality finished cookies.

Gourmet Cookie Mastery Secrets for Perfect Red Velvet with Generous Frosting

Color Control: Use gel food coloring for more vibrant red without adding excess liquid to dough.

Butter Temperature: Ensure butter is properly softened for easy creaming and smooth texture.

Cookie Size: Use cookie scoop for uniform size ensuring even baking and professional appearance.

Frosting Timing: Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.

Storage Success: Keep frosted cookies refrigerated but serve at room temperature for best taste.

Generous Frosting: Don't skimp on the cream cheese frosting - it's the star of this cookie.

Red Velvet Cookie with Generous Cream Cheese Frosting and White Chocolate Chips

Name: Red Velvet Cookie with Generous Cream Cheese Frosting and White Chocolate Chips
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Cookie Dough:; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; For the Wet Ingredients:; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 large eggs; For the Red Velvet Character:; 2 tablespoons red food coloring; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; For the White Chocolate:; 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips; 1/2 cup white chocolate chunks; For the Generous Cream Cheese Frosting:; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; For the Frosting Enhancement:; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; Pinch of salt; For the Finishing Touches:; 1/2 cup white chocolate chips for drizzling; Red velvet cake crumbs (optional); Powdered sugar for dusting; For Special Equipment:

The ultimate red velvet cookie featuring soft, chewy texture, rich cocoa flavor, and generous cream cheese frosting swirls with white chocolate chips. This gourmet dessert masterpiece combines the iconic red velvet cake flavors with the convenience of a cookie format, creating an unforgettable treat experience that elevates the classic cookie to extraordinary heights perfect for holidays, celebrations, or any time you crave the perfect balance of chocolate, tangy cream cheese, and sweet white chocolate flavors.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

12 Minutes

Total Time

32 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Cookie Dough:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Wet Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

For the Red Velvet Character:

2 tablespoons red food coloring

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon white vinegar

For the White Chocolate:

1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

1/2 cup white chocolate chunks

For the Generous Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 cups powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Frosting Enhancement:

1 tablespoon heavy cream

Pinch of salt

For the Finishing Touches:

1/2 cup white chocolate chips for drizzling

Red velvet cake crumbs (optional)

Powdered sugar for dusting

For Special Equipment:

Stand mixer or hand mixer

Cookie scoop

Parchment paper

Piping bag with star tip

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl.

Cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar to wet mixture.

Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.

Stir in white chocolate chips and chunks until evenly distributed throughout.

Scoop dough using cookie scoop onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.

Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring.

Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Meanwhile, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.

Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until fluffy.

Mix in vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt for perfect frosting consistency.

Transfer frosting to piping bag fitted with star tip for decorative application.

Pipe generous swirls of cream cheese frosting onto each cooled cookie.

Melt remaining white chocolate chips and drizzle over frosted cookies.

Sprinkle with red velvet crumbs or dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Refrigerate frosted cookies for 15 minutes to set the frosting properly.

Serve at room temperature for best flavor and texture experience.

Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Red Velvet Cookie with Generous Cream Cheese Frosting and White Chocolate Chips

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The Art of Ultimate Red Velvet Cookie with Generous Cream Cheese Frosting

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