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Perfect Red Velvet Cookies Recipe with Cream Cheese Filling

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These red velvet cookies with cream cheese filling are a visually stunning and delicious treat, perfect for any occasion. They are soft, velvety, and have a tangy cream cheese center that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp red food coloring (or more for a deeper color)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the creamed mixture. Beat until well combined. If the color isn’t vibrant enough, add a few more drops of food coloring.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—the dough should be soft but not sticky.
  5. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  6. Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie. Be gentle to avoid cracking the edges.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. They will still be soft but will firm up as they cool.
  8. While the cookies are baking, prepare the cream cheese filling. Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. Once the cookies are completely cool, spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling into the indentations. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

[‘For perfectly soft cookies, don’t overbake. They should look slightly underdone when you take them out—they’ll firm up as they cool.’, ‘Use gel food coloring for a deeper red hue without altering the consistency of the dough.’, ‘If your cream cheese filling is too runny, add a bit more powdered sugar to thicken it.’, ‘Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to handle. This will make rolling the cookies easier.’, ‘Don’t skip the parchment paper or silicone mats—they ensure the cookies don’t stick and make cleanup a breeze!’]

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Keywords: red velvet cookies, cream cheese filling, holiday dessert, thumbprint cookies, easy baking recipe

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