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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Stuffed Cookies

Delightfully crispy and chewy cookies filled with a creamy cream cheese center, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's softened but not melted.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring Use gel food coloring for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Add the eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
  1. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in your palm. Add a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center, then cover it with another tablespoon of dough. Roll it into a ball and place it on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Let them cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Serve and enjoy your delicious Red Velvet Cream Cheese Stuffed Cookies!

Notes

For best results, refrigerate cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to restore softness.