Description
A delightful combination of red velvet cookies with a creamy cheesecake filling that creates a soft and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add in one egg at a time, followed by the buttermilk and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the red food coloring until you achieve your desired color.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Press a small dollop of the cheesecake filling in the center, followed by an additional spoonful of cookie dough on top. Gently seal the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Experiment with baking times to achieve your desired cookie texture. Add a sprinkle of sea salt before baking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Cheesecake Cookies, Dessert, Treat, Baking