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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies

Soft, chewy red velvet cookies stuffed with a luscious cream cheese filling. These festive cookies combine the cocoa richness of red velvet with the creamy decadence of cheesecake — perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a showstopping treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer or stand mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drop small spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined plate and freeze for 30 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and vinegar. Add food coloring and mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten slightly in your hand. Place a frozen cream cheese ball in the center, then cover with another small piece of dough, sealing edges well.
  5. Arrange cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until set but still soft in the center. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Seal the cookie edges tightly to keep the filling from oozing out. Chill dough if sticky, use gel food coloring for vibrant red, and avoid overbaking to keep them fudgy. Filling can be customized with chocolate chips or crushed Oreos for a fun twist.