Description
Delightful red velvet cookies stuffed with creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until creamy. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Preheat Your Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop and Stuff: Take a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, place a dollop of cheesecake filling in the center, and fold the dough around the filling. Repeat until all cookies are made.
- Bake: Place stuffed cookies on prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set. Cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the filled cookies for about 15-20 minutes before baking for best results. Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: red velvet cookies, cheesecake cookies, dessert recipes