Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vinegar, red food color, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix on low.
- Fold the dry ingredients gently into the wet mixture, leaving some flour streaks.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Scoop large balls of dough and slightly flatten them on the baking sheet, spacing 3 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 10-11 minutes, until edges are set.
- Cool the cookies on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter in a bowl, then add sifted powdered sugar gradually until fluffy.
- Pipe the cream cheese frosting onto each cooled cookie generously.
Nutrition
Notes
These cookies are perfect for any occasion, maintaining soft texture and delicious flavor when stored properly.
