Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies
Chef Bella
Soft, chewy red velvet cookies stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling, combining the best of both worlds in every bite. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 32 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 220 kcal
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- ½ cup buttermilk
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth. Chill.
Make the Cookie Dough: Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. Cream butter and sugar in another. Add egg, vanilla, and food coloring. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk.
Assemble the Cookies: Flatten a scoop of dough, add a small dollop of cheesecake filling, and cover with another layer of dough.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 12-14 minutes. Let cool before serving.