Decadent Red Velvet Cookie Cups
Create a delightful dessert with these Decadent Red Velvet Cookie Cups that marry the rich flavors of red velvet with a creamy center, perfect for celebrations or cozy snacks.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or candy hearts
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, milk, and red food coloring, mixing until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined.
- Divide the dough evenly among the muffin cups. Press the dough gently into each cup, creating a slight indentation.
Baking
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, then remove from the oven and press down the centers again to create a well.
- Cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Frosting
- To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy.
- Pipe or spoon the frosting into the center of each cooled cookie cup. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
Store cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week. Add a small slice of bread in the container for added moisture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g