Cheesecake Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat
These cheesecake stuffed red velvet cookies are the perfect indulgent treat, combining the rich flavors of red velvet with a creamy cheesecake center.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and food coloring to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Take a tablespoon of the cookie dough, flatten it, add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture, and cover with another tablespoon of cookie dough.
- Place the stuffed cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for the best color.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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