Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Holly Berry Red Velvet Cookie Cups! These soft, pillowy cookie cups are filled with rich cream cheese frosting and offer a perfect blend of chocolatey flavor and visual appeal. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, these treats promise to turn any occasion into a celebration. Easy to make and irresistible to share, they will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and mix well. Stir in red food coloring and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Scoop dough into muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until slightly springy when touched. Cool completely before frosting.
- Generously pipe or dollop cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie cup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg