Description
Soft red velvet cookies with a creamy cheesecake center and sweet white chocolate chips. Rich cocoa flavor, tender texture, and a smooth filling make these cookies an indulgent bakery style treat perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Scoop a portion of cookie dough and flatten slightly in your hand.
- Place a small spoonful of cream cheese in the center and wrap the dough around it to seal.
- Place the filled dough balls on the prepared baking sheet with space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before serving so the cheesecake center sets gently.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes if it feels too soft to handle.
- Make sure the dough fully seals around the cream cheese to prevent leaking.
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and tender.
- Store cookies in the refrigerator in an airtight container for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: red velvet cheesecake cookies, stuffed red velvet cookies, cream cheese filled cookies, red velvet dessert cookies, bakery style cookies