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Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies


  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 16 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

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