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Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150
Delight in these soft, vibrant red velvet cookies filled with creamy, sweet cream cheese for a perfect treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Cream together butter and sugar, then add egg, vanilla, and food coloring.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture to form dough. Chill if needed.
  • Shape dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla to make filling. Spread onto cooled cookies.

Notes

Chill the dough for easier handling and better flavor development.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: red velvet