Description
Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10mL)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (25g)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon hot brewed coffee (15mL)
- 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring (15mL)
- ¾ cup chopped semisweet chocolate chips (130g)
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened (340g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted (100g)
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (30mL)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (150g)
Instructions
- Sift the flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, and baking powder into a bowl then whisk together and set aside.
- Using a stand or hand mixer, beat butter and sugar in a bowl until creamy, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating on low speed until just combined.
- Add coffee and red food coloring until evenly combined. (do not overbeat).
- Fold in 1 cup chopped chocolate.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough using a 1 tablespoon scoop; gently roll between your hands to make smooth balls. Place dough balls on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350° until edges are firm, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Let cool on pan 10 minutes; transfer cookies to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
- Using a stand or hand mixer, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in milk or heavy cream, if desired.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon filling onto bottom sides of half of cookies. Top with remaining cookies, bottom-sides down.
- Microwave white chocolate in a small bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth (about 3 times).
- Spoon melted white chocolate into a ziploc plastic bag. Snip the corner off the bag, and drizzle cookies as desired. Freeze cookies for about 15 minutes to let chocolate set.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for better flavor.
- Opt for gel-based food coloring for vibrant color.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are room temperature for frosting.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mat for even baking.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be soft.
- Cool cookies completely before adding frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 573
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 225mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 87mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Cookies, Dessert