30 Insanely Good Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies
Delightful red velvet cookies with a rich, creamy cheesecake surprise inside, perfect for celebrations or just because.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Âľ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter-sugar mixture.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Shape the cookie dough into small balls and flatten each slightly, creating a small indent.
- Assemble the cheesecake filling in the center, fold the edges, and ensure it’s sealed.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until slightly puffed and cracked.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies are festive and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. They also freeze well for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg