Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Red Velvet Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies, the perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies boast a stunning red velvet exterior that encases a creamy cheesecake center, delivering an irresistible blend of flavors and textures. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy get-togethers, they are sure to impress your guests with their vibrant appearance and delicious taste. Follow this simple recipe and create a decadent dessert experience that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp red food coloring or gel
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 to 1.5 cups white chocolate chips
- (1) 8-ounce package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the cheesecake filling. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop into small portions and freeze for about an hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- For the cookie dough, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- Combine dry ingredients—flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt—with the wet mixture until just mixed. Fold in white chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into balls, flatten them, place cheesecake filling in the center, wrap dough around it, and roll into smooth balls.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg