Description
Delicious red velvet cookies with a sweet cream cheese filling. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 ounces red food coloring
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder and red food coloring to form a paste. Add to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- For the filling, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and place about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center.
- Cover the filling with another tablespoon of cookie dough, shaping into a ball.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Adjust red food coloring for desired color intensity.
- Do not overmix the cookie dough.
- Ensure cream cheese filling is fully enclosed in the cookie dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: red velvet cookies, cream cheese filling, chocolate cookies, holiday cookies, dessert recipe