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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Stuffed Cookies

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Stuffed Cookies

  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Contains gluten (option to substitute gluten-free flour for gluten-free diet)

Description

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Stuffed Cookies are a decadent dessert combining soft, chewy red velvet cookie dough with a smooth, tangy cream cheese filling. These cookies offer a perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and creamy sweetness, ideal for any festive occasion or cozy treat. Simple pantry ingredients and easy steps make these indulgent cookies a fun baking project with family or friends.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Wet and Sugars

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Set aside and chill slightly while preparing the dough.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl to remove lumps and combine evenly.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixer bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Then add eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring and beat until fully incorporated and vibrant in color.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture. Mix just until combined to keep the dough tender and avoid overworking.
  5. Assemble the Stuffed Cookies: Using your hands or spoons, take about one tablespoon of dough, flatten into a disc, place a small dollop of the cream cheese filling in the center, then carefully fold the dough around the filling to seal completely. Roll into a smooth ball and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake and Cool: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, until edges are set and tops appear slightly cracked. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping to make handling easier and reduce spreading during baking.
  • Seal the cream cheese filling completely inside the dough to prevent leakage while baking.
  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth mix and moist cookies.
  • Remove cookies from the oven once edges are set but centers remain soft for perfect chewy texture.
  • Adjust cookie size to make larger gooey centers or smaller bite-sized treats.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: red velvet cookies, cream cheese stuffed cookies, soft chewy cookies, holiday cookies, festive dessert

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