Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies
Red velvet cheesecake cookies combine the rich flavor of classic red velvet cake with creamy, tangy cheesecake, making them a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Baking
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out the red velvet cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie and add about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center.
- Top each cream cheese dollop with a little more cookie dough, sealing it if possible, to create a ball of dough.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. The cookies may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to set as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For best results, measure your ingredients precisely and chill the cookie dough for about 30 minutes before baking to help maintain their shape.