Red Velvet Cookie Cups Recipe

There is cream cheese frosting inside these red velvet cookie cups. This recipe is made from scratch and is very simple to make. 

INGREDIENTS 

RED VELVET COOKIE CUPS: – 1 and 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled) – 3 tablespoons (16 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder – 1/2 teaspoon baking soda – 1/4 teaspoon salt – 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter , softened – 1/2 cup (100 grams) packed light brown sugar – 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar – 1 large egg , room temperature – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) liqiuid red food coloring CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: – 1/4 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter , softened – 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese , softened – 1 cup (120 grams) confectioners sugar (aka powdered sugar) – 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 24-count mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

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Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large bowl using a hand-held mixer.

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Mix the egg, vanilla, and red food coloring well after each addition. Mix the dry ingredients slowly until just combined. Divide the dough evenly between the 24 mini muffin cups.

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Bake 11-13 minutes at 350°F. After baking, press a measuring teaspoon into the center of each cookie.After 5-10 minutes in the pan, finish cooling on a wire rack.

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Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large bowl with a hand-held mixer. 

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Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix well. After the cookie cups cool, frost them as desired.

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