Description
A delightful combination of rich red velvet cookies with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, barely softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring (gel recommended)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt (or 1/2 teaspoon if using salted butter)
- 1 3/4 to 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 8 ounces cream cheese, barely softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by blending softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the filling until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Chill the cheesecake filling in the refrigerator for 1-3 hours.
- Combine dry cookie ingredients: whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until just combined.
- Mix in the red food coloring until evenly colored.
- Slowly blend in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Scoop and freeze cheesecake filling into balls for 10-15 minutes.
- Portion and flatten cookie dough into discs.
- Place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center of each dough disc and wrap dough around it.
- Arrange cookie dough balls on baking sheets with space in between.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5-10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh within 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheesecake cookies, red velvet, dessert, baking