Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
• Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are set and centers are still slightly soft.
• Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• For the icing, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies.