Velvet Cookies Frosting (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - Half a cup of softened butter, unsalted.
02 - Two teaspoons of vanilla extract.
03 - One teaspoon of baking soda.
04 - A quarter cup of unsweetened cocoa powder.
05 - One large egg, brought to room temp.
06 - Two cups of plain, all-use flour.
07 - A pinch of salt.
08 - One tablespoon of red food dye.
09 - Four ounces of cream cheese, softened up.
10 - One full cup of regular white sugar.
11 - A quarter cup of unsalted butter, room temp.
12 - One teaspoon of vanilla extract.
13 - One and three-quarters cups of powdered sugar.
14 - A tiny pinch of salt.

# Instructions:

01 - Crank the oven up to 350°F and get your sheet lined with parchment. Mix the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
02 - Whip butter and sugar until it looks fluffy. Stir in the egg, vanilla, and food coloring. Combine that with the dry mixture to create dough.
03 - Shape dough into balls, press them down a little. Bake for about 10-11 minutes until the sides are set and slightly puffy.
04 - Whisk together cream cheese and butter till smooth. Blend in powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla, and whip until creamy.
05 - Once cookies are totally cool, spread frosting on top. If you'd like, sprinkle them up before the frosting firms up.

# Notes:

01 - No need to chill the dough.
02 - Gel food dye works best.
03 - Store in freezer for 3 months max.

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