Frosted Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a microwave, melt unsweetened chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, food coloring and vanilla. Add cooled chocolate; beat until blended. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 6-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Spread with frosting. Yield: 5 dozen.