Description
Red Velvet Halloween Cookies are a festive delight that perfectly captures the spirit of the season. With their striking crimson color and soft, chewy texture, these cookies are topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, making them an irresistible treat for Halloween gatherings or any celebration. Each bite is a harmonious blend of rich cocoa flavor and creamy sweetness, ensuring they’ll be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time; mix in red food coloring and vanilla.
- Gradually fold in dry mixture until just combined. Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly underbaked. Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cookies generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg