Description
Soft and chewy red velvet cookie cups baked in a muffin tin and filled with a rich, creamy cheesecake-style frosting. These bite-sized treats are perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you crave a decadent dessert.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red gel food coloring
1 tsp white vinegar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Mix in vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined.
7. Scoop dough into muffin tin cavities and bake for 10–12 minutes.
8. Immediately press the center of each cookie gently with the back of a spoon to create a cup shape; cool completely.
9. For the filling, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
10. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
11. Pipe filling into cooled cookie cups and refrigerate 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep centers soft and chewy.
Chill filled cookie cups to help the frosting set properly.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Sprinkle with red velvet crumbs or mini chocolate chips for garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cookie Cups, red velvet dessert, cream cheese filling, mini cookie cups, party dessert