Lovely Red Velvet Cookie Cups with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in these delightful Red Velvet Cookie Cups, perfectly baked and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. A perfect treat for any occasion, especially Valentine's Day!
Equipment
- Mini Muffin Tins
- Wire Rack
- Large Ziploc Bag
Ingredients
Red Velvet Cookie Cups
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab your mini muffin tins and give them a light spray with cooking oil – this makes cleanup a breeze!
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Set this aside for a moment.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add Flavor & Color: Stir in the egg, vibrant red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until everything is beautifully combined.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add your dry ingredient mix to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft, red velvet dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep them tender!
- Fill the Tins: Spoon the delightful cookie dough into each mini muffin cup, filling them about ¾ full.
- Bake to Perfection: Pop them into your preheated oven and bake for about 13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set.
- Create the Cups: As soon as they come out of the oven, use the back of a small spoon or spatula to gently press an indentation into the center of each warm cookie, forming a perfect little cup.
- Cool Down: Let the cookie cups cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This is crucial before frosting!
- Whip Up Frosting: While the cookies cool, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until it's wonderfully smooth and creamy.
- Pipe with Love: Spoon your luscious cream cheese frosting into a large Ziploc bag. Snip a tiny corner off the bag to create a piping tool.
- Decorate & Enjoy: Pipe a generous dollop of frosting into each cooled red velvet cookie cup. These lovely treats are ready to share and enjoy!
Notes
Avoid overmixing the dough to keep them tender. It is crucial to let the cookie cups cool completely before frosting!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 148 kcal
- Total Carbs: 17g
- Net Carbs: 16g
- Fats: 8g
- Protein: 2g
