Description
Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookie Cups are a deliciously indulgent treat that combines the rich flavor of red velvet cookies with a creamy cheesecake filling. Nestled in a soft, chewy cookie cup, these delightful desserts are perfect for any occasion—from celebrations to cozy nights at home. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, food coloring, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just mixed.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Grease muffin tins and spoon red velvet batter halfway up each cup. Add dollops of cream cheese filling on top; cover with more batter.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until puffy but slightly underbaked. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg