For the Cookies:

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. 3. In a large mixing bowl, blend vegetable oil and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and red food coloring until well combined.
4. 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be thick but slightly sticky.
5. 5. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop generous amounts of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
6. 6. Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Remove from oven and let cool on wire racks.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. 1. In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. 2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until you reach desired sweetness and consistency.
3. 3. Once cookies are cooled, frost each cookie generously with cream cheese frosting.