Description
Indulge in these decadent Red Velvet Cookies with a surprise creamy cheesecake filling. These soft and chewy treats are perfect for any occasion, especially Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
For the cheesecake filling:
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare cookie dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg, red food coloring, and vanilla, mixing well. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until combined. Fold in white chocolate chips.
- Make cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it in your palm, place 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, then cover with another tablespoon of dough, sealing the edges to enclose the filling.
- Bake: Place filled cookies on baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are set.
- Cool and serve: Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the cheesecake filling slightly before stuffing for easier handling.
- These cookies are best served slightly warm and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
