Inside Out Red Velvet Cookies
Indulging in a delectable stuffed cookie is always a delight, and our obsession with all things red velvet led us to create a truly exceptional treat. Once you experience the bliss of our stuffed red velvet cookies, you'll understand why we are bursting with joy over this creation. These cookies exude a festive flair, making them a perfect addition to your Christmas cookie swap assortment.While the idea of stuffed cookies may sound elevated, rest assured that they are just as approachable as their regular counterparts.
Ingredients
FOR CREAM CHEESE FILLING
- 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
- Pinch Kosher salt
FOR COOKIE DOUGH
- 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp. red food coloring
- 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and salt. Mix until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly firm, about 25 minutes.
- Make cookie dough: While filling is being chilled, in a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, food coloring, and vanilla until incorporated. Add flour mixture to dough, mixing until just combined.
- Make cookies: Scoop heaping tablespoons of the cookie dough, rolling into balls until you have 13 even-sized portions. Using palms and fingertips, flatten each into a 3 ½” circle that is about 1/4” thick.
- Place about 2 teaspoons of cream cheese filling in the center of each round, keeping the edges clean. Bring the edges of the dough around the filling and pinch the edges together to seal. Gently roll the filled dough into a ball. Space cookies about 3" apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake cookies 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 107mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12g
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