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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

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A delightful fusion of red velvet cookies and creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar to the butter mixture. Mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the melted white chocolate.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of red velvet dough, flatten slightly, and place a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center. Enclose the filling and roll into a ball. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg