Description
Decadent red velvet cookies stuffed with a rich, velvety cheesecake center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, block style
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Chill until firm.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy, then add the egg, buttermilk, food coloring, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop out portions of cookie dough, flatten them, place a dollop of cheesecake filling in the center, and wrap the dough around the filling.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are browning.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For optimal results, ensure the cookie dough is very chilled before wrapping it around the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg