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Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling

Delight in the soft, tender red velvet cookies filled with a rich cream cheese surprise, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
For the cream cheese filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, then add vanilla extract and red food coloring.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, blend together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the red velvet dough, flatten it slightly, place a dollop of filling in the center, fold the dough over, and roll it into a ball.
  8. Arrange the filled dough balls on the prepared baking sheet with 2 inches of space between them.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges set while the centers remain soft.
  2. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. Alternatively, freeze in a sealed freezer bag for longer preservation.