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These rich red velvet cookies are topped with the smoothest cream cheese icing!
These easy-to-make drop cookies are perfect every time. The yummy cream cheese icing makes them such a pretty dessert for any celebration!
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Kimya J. favorited Red Velvet Cookies With Cream Cheese Icing 09 Jun 01:02
You Will Need
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375F degrees, and cover cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Cream together butter and brown sugar.
Add egg and blend well. -
Step 3
Put evaporated milk into a small bowl and stir in food color until a deep shade of red.
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Step 4
Add dry ingredients, alternating with the red evaporated milk. (I used a mixer at this point to fully incorporate the red).
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Step 5
After batter is well combined, add the vanilla and melted chocolate and blend on low speed until completely combined.
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Step 6
Use a medium cookie scoop to spoon dough on sheets.
Bake at 375F degrees for 10 minutes. -
Step 7
Slide cookies off sheet with parchment paper and allow them to cool on paper completely.
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Step 8
To make icing:
On medium speed, beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. -
Step 9
Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between, until smooth.
Add melted white chocolate to icing and beat on low until completely combined. -
Step 10
Place icing in a zip-top bag fitted with a decorating tip and pipe on top of cooled cookies.