1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
5
Beat in eggs one at a time.
6
Add red food coloring and mix well.
7
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
8
Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
9
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheet.
10
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
11
Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
12
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
13
Add vanilla extract and mix well.
14
Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies.