Description
Indulge in the ultimate treat with these Cheesecake Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies! Soft, pillowy cookies surround a luscious cheesecake filling, creating a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these vibrant red cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. Once you take a bite, you’ll be hooked on their rich cocoa taste and creamy center!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop cookie dough into palms, flatten slightly, place about a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, wrap dough around it completely, then roll into balls.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set; allow to cool before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg