Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined and then add red food coloring and vinegar.
- Scoop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked.
- Allow cookies to cool before frosting with the cream cheese mixture made from softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg