Best Frosted Red Velvet Cookies Recipes

RED VELVET COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Mix all the cookie ingredients together. This will make a cookie dough.
• Roll into balls and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten down slightly (depending on the thickness you desire).
• Bake at 375° until the tops crackle (about 8-10 minutes) or until desired doneness.
• Cool and then frost (they're also good without the frosting).
• For the frosting, beat cream cheese, margarine, milk and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
• Gradually beat in powdered sugar on low speed, 1 cup at a time, until smooth and spreadable. Frosts one 13 × 9-inch cake generously, or fills and frosts one 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake. Refrigerate any remaining frosting.
• Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting: Add 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled, with the margarine.

FROSTED RED VELVET COOKIES

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt unsweetened chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, food coloring and vanilla. Add cooled chocolate; beat until blended. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 6-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Spread with frosting. If desired, decorate with sprinkles.