Description
Enjoy soft, chewy Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies filled with creamy, dreamy cream cheese! These cookies combine classic red velvet flavor with a hint of cocoa, making them the perfect festive treat for holidays or anytime you crave something sweet and special.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Cookie Dough: Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly, and add ½ teaspoon of the cream cheese filling to the center. Cover with another tablespoon of dough, seal the edges, and roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Bake: Place cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cookies are set and slightly cracked on top.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a vibrant red color, use gel-based red food coloring, as it’s more concentrated.
To keep cookies soft, store in an airtight container with a small piece of bread to maintain moisture.
These cookies are freezer-friendly; freeze individually to enjoy anytime.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal
