Description
Delight in these scrumptious Red Velvet Cookie Cups with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect bite-sized treat combining classic red velvet flavors and rich, creamy frosting. Ideal for parties or everyday indulgence, these cookie cups are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients and Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until fully combined. Then, stir in the buttermilk and vinegar. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Shape the Cookie Cups: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough into each muffin cup, pressing the dough gently to form small cups. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cookie cups cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, then continue beating for 3-4 minutes until the frosting is fluffy and well combined.
- Assemble the Cookie Cups: Once the cookie cups have fully cooled, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto each cup using a piping bag or spoon. Optionally, decorate with sprinkles or red velvet crumbs for an added festive touch.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately for best taste, or store the cookie cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cookie cups tender and soft.
- You can substitute buttermilk with regular milk mixed with a teaspoon of vinegar as a homemade alternative.
- Store leftover cookie cups refrigerated and allow them to come to room temperature before serving for optimal texture.
- Use mini muffin tins for perfect bite-sized cups; standard muffin tins will result in larger cookie cups requiring adjustments to baking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
