Description
Delicious red velvet cookies with a creamy filling, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese with 1/4 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
- Chill the cookie dough for about 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop out a tablespoon of dough, flatten it, and place a small amount of cream cheese filling in the center. Fold the dough around the filling and roll into a ball.
- Roll the cookie balls in powdered sugar and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense red color, add more food coloring.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg