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Cream Cheese Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies

Cream Cheese Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies

Indulge in these Cream Cheese Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies, a delightful treat that combines a soft velvety cookie with a luscious cream cheese center.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Essential for structure, making these cookies soft yet chewy.
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder Adds a subtle chocolate flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Creates a rich, buttery base.
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 0.5 cups light brown sugar Adds moisture and a hint of caramel flavor.
  • 1 large egg Binds everything together.
  • 0.5 cups whole milk Ensures a tender cookie texture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses a warm aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring Turns cookies into a stunning red velvet treat.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Creamy, tangy center.
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract Adds a hint of nuttiness.
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar Used for rolling cookies.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl: combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until combined.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, and almond extract until smooth.
  7. Scoop a portion of cookie dough, flatten it, add a spoonful of cream cheese filling, and wrap the dough around it.
  8. Roll into a ball and coat lightly with granulated sugar.
  9. Place on the baking sheet, flatten slightly and bake for 13 minutes.
  10. Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For an even more indulgent treat, drizzle with extra cream cheese frosting.

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