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Cream Cheese Filled Red Velvet Cookies

Cream Cheese Filled Red Velvet Cookies for a Sweet Indulgence

Experience the delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors in these Cream Cheese Filled Red Velvet Cookies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder unsweetened is best
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda can use baking powder with adjustments
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt use kosher or table salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter can replace with margarine or non-dairy butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar alternative sweeteners possible
  • 1 large Egg can replace with a flax or chia seed egg
  • 2 tablespoons Red Food Coloring optional
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure for richness
  • 1 teaspoon Vinegar can replace with lemon juice
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese low-fat for a lighter choice
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar coconut powdered sugar is gluten-free

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. In another bowl, blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Scoop a tablespoon of dough, flatten it, add a teaspoon of cream cheese filling, then cover with another tablespoon of dough and seal.
  8. Place cookies on the baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for best mixing. Don't overmix the dough.

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