Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert mashup with these Red Velvet Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies. A rich red velvet cookie encases a sweet cream cheese filling, creating a decadent treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Freeze in dollops.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Combine dry ingredients; cream butter and sugars, then add wet ingredients. Mix in dry ingredients to form a dough. Chill.
- Assemble the Cookies: Flatten dough, place frozen cheesecake dollop, encase filling, and form into a ball. Bake until set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Keep the cream cheese filling frozen until using for easier handling.
- Store cookies in the fridge for a cool, delicious treat.
- For added decadence, mix in white chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
