Description
These Cream Cheese Filled Red Velvet Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich cocoa flavor. The surprise cream cheese filling adds a luscious, tangy contrast to the sweet, buttery cookie dough. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or simply as a delightful treat!
Ingredients
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
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8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Red Velvet Cookie Dough:
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1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
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1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tbsp milk
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp red food coloring
Instructions
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Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Scoop teaspoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
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Make the Cookie Dough:
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
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Add egg, milk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Assemble the Cookies:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Scoop 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in your palm.
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Place a frozen cream cheese dollop in the center and cover it with another flattened piece of dough.
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Seal the edges and roll into a ball. Place on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
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Bake & Cool:
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
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Notes
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Freezing the cream cheese filling helps prevent it from melting too quickly.
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For a deeper cocoa flavor, add an extra teaspoon of cocoa powder.
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Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American