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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookie Stacks: Indulgent Treats to Savor

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookie Stacks with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookie Stacks are a delightful combination of soft, chewy red velvet cookies layered with rich cream cheese frosting, making them the perfect indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla, and red food coloring, mixing until fully combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm. Allow to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Assemble the cookie stacks by spreading frosting between two cookies and stacking them.

Notes

  • For a chocolate variation, add chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
  • Frosting can be adjusted for thickness by altering the amount of heavy cream.

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Keywords: Red Velvet, Cookies, Cream Cheese, Dessert