Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of cheesecake stuffed inside soft and chewy red velvet cookies, creating a decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the red food coloring until the dough is evenly colored.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the cheesecake filling.
- Take a tablespoon of red velvet cookie dough and flatten it in your hand, placing a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, then wrap the dough around the filling and roll into a ball.
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months; just thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheesecake Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies, Decadent Dessert, Red Velvet Cookies, Cheesecake Filling