Velvet Cookies with Cheese (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 Tablespoon (15mL) red food coloring
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
04 - ¼ cup (24g) unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1 large egg, at room temperature
06 - 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, measured properly

→ Frosting

10 - 1 and ¾ cup (210g) powdered sugar
11 - ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
12 - pinch of salt
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 4 ounces (113g) full fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350ºF (177ªC) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
02 - Stir together your flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl until it's all evenly blended.
03 - Beat softened butter with sugar on high speed until it looks creamy and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Toss in the egg and mix again until it's all smooth, cleaning the bowl's sides as necessary.
04 - Pour in the vanilla and food coloring. Stir with a spatula for even coloring, then give it another mix until blended.
05 - Slowly add the dry combo into the wet ingredients on low speed. Stir until crumbly, then bring the dough together with your hands.
06 - Using a medium cookie scoop, shape the dough into balls, roll smooth, and press gently to flatten slightly. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until the edges feel set. Rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a rack to cool.
07 - Blend cream cheese and butter until smooth. Then add powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes until velvety.
08 - Once the cookies are completely cool, spread frosting on top with an offset spatula. Toss on sprinkles if you'd like before it hardens.

# Notes:

01 - Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
02 - Thaw frozen cookies at room temperature after storing them for up to 3 months.
03 - Gel food coloring works best, and AmeriColor is a favorite brand.

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