Description

These Red Velvet Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies are rich, soft, and filled with a velvety cheesecake center. With their stunning red hue and creamy core, they’re perfect for holidays, gifting, or treating yourself to something special.

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract (divided)

1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel preferred)

8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup powdered sugar

Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Scoop 1 tsp portions onto parchment-lined tray and freeze 30–45 minutes.
Make Dough: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and both sugars until fluffy. Add egg, remaining vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix in dry ingredients.
Stuff Cookies: Scoop 2 tbsp dough, flatten, place frozen filling inside, and seal. Roll into balls and place on parchment-lined tray.
Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11–13 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to rack.
Serve: Dust with powdered sugar once cooled. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus freezing)
Cook Time: 11–13 minutes
Category: Desserts