Description
Cream Cheese Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining the rich, velvety goodness of red velvet cookies with an indulgent cream cheese filling. Each bite reveals a luscious center, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will impress everyone at your table. Ideal for celebrations or cozy nights in, these cookies are sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Take a tablespoon of dough, flatten it in your palm, place a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center, then wrap the dough around it.
- Place cookies on prepared sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until slightly firm but still soft inside.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg