Red Velvet Christmas Cookies are buttery and rich, topped with cream cheese icing and holiday sprinkles to make these festive cookies irresistible!
Red Velvet Christmas Cookies are a festive and easy recipe I’d like to share with you as part of my ongoing partnership with Krusteaz. These cookies are so simple to make and they have that rich, decadent taste of red velvet that goes perfectly with the holiday season.
RED VELVET CHRISTMAS COOKIES
Cookies:
- 1 package Krusteaz Butter Vanilla Sugar Cookie Mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tsp red coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
See the full recipe for Red Velvet Christmas Cookies here.
Kathy says
Can’t wait to make some of these.
Jessica says
I’ve made much more complicated red velvet cookies before and was shocked- these taste the same! LOVE it when that happens- enjoy!
Kristine Allen says
I can’t find these Krusteax vanilla sugar cookie anywhere. Can I substitute a regular sugar cookie mix?
Jessica says
You can Kristine!
Cathie says
Jessica… I’m excited to try this recipe, but I’m a bit confused. Don’t see where the cocoa power is mentioned in the directions. Please advise. Happy Holidays
Jessica says
It’s there- 1/3 cup! INGREDIENTS
Cookies:
1 package Krusteaz Butter Vanilla Sugar Cookie Mix
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup cocoa powder
4 oz cream cheese, softened
3 tsp red coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tsp butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Holiday sprinkles
DIRECTIONS
Cookies:
1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, butter, egg, cream cheese and red coloring until well blended.
2. Place rounded tablespoons dough 2-inches apart onto parchment lined cookie sheet. Spray the bottom of a glass jar with non-stick spray. Press down each ball of cookie dough gently until a 2 1/2” diameter circle of dough forms.
3. Bake 9-10 minutes. Cool cookies completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1. With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add in powdered sugar, milk and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
3. Spread on each cookie and top with holiday sprinkles.
Stef says
I see it in the ingrediens, not in the directions. Does the cocoa go in with the cookie mix, egg, etc.?
Jessica says
Oh I see now- I’m sorry! No idea why Krusteaz hasn’t updated their post. Yes, just mix it in with the cookie mix!
Kali says
Made the cookie part- those came great. On to the frosting. Do these need to be refrigerated after the frosting is on?