Description
Delightful soft cookies with a vibrant red velvet base and rich cream cheese filling, perfect for special occasions or everyday treats.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and centers are soft.
- While cooling on a wire rack, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Spread on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie.
Notes
Ensure room temperature ingredients for easier mixing. Consider using a kitchen scale for precise measurements.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg