Description
This Perfect Black Velvet Cream Cheese Frosted Halloween Sugar Cookies Recipe is sure to wow your party guests with its rich flavor and festive decor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp black gel food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese
- softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- milk as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract and black gel food coloring.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined and the dough is smooth.
- Scoop the dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set, then remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency, then frost cooled cookies as desired.
Notes
Ensure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easier mixing. Sift the powdered sugar to achieve a silky consistency in your frosting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Halloween cookies, cream cheese frosting, black velvet cookies, festive dessert, party treats