Description

Cheesecake Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies are a decadent combination of soft red velvet cookie dough and a creamy cheesecake filling. These irresistible cookies are perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent treat that will impress everyone with their vibrant color and delightful flavor.

Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Cookies:

1 cup Butter (barely softened)

1 cup Brown Sugar

½ cup Sugar

2 large Eggs

2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

2 teaspoons Red Food Coloring or Gel

⅓ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

3 cups Flour

1 teaspoon Baking Soda

½ teaspoon Cornstarch

1 teaspoon Salt (use ½ teaspoon if using salted butter)

1¾ to 2 cups White Chocolate Chips

For the Cheesecake Filling:

1 8-ounce pkg. Cream Cheese (barely softened)

1 cup Powdered Sugar

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste

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Instructions

For the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop small portions (16 portions) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm.
For the Red Velvet Cookie Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and red food coloring.
Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
Scoop the dough into 16 balls and flatten each into a disc. Place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center of each disc. Wrap the dough around the cheesecake filling, ensuring it’s fully enclosed. Pinch the seams and roll gently into a smooth ball.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are soft. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate or sprinkle with festive sprinkles for a decorative finish.

Notes

For a crunchy texture, you can add chopped nuts or candy pieces to the cookie dough.
If you want a different flavor, try substituting the white chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips.
These cookies freeze well, so make extra and store them for later. To reheat, microwave for a few seconds or let them come to room temperature.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg