Cream Cheese Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies

If you're a fan of red velvet and cream cheese frosting, prepare to fall in love. These Cream Cheese Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with a rich, tangy cream cheese center that melts in your mouth. They're perfect for holidaysparties, or anytime you crave something truly indulgent.

ngredients

For the cookie dough:

1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring

For the cream cheese filling:

115g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Make the filling:
In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Scoop out small teaspoons of filling and place on a tray.
Freeze for 30 minutes while preparing the cookie dough.
Make the cookie dough:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add the egg, milk, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients until combined.
Assemble the cookies:
Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and place a frozen cream cheese ball in the center.
Wrap the dough around the filling and roll into a ball.
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.