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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings 18 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red Velvet Cookie Dough
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1½ tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Red food coloring gel preferred

Instructions
 

  • Cheesecake Filling
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth
  • Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla
  • Scoop teaspoon-sized portions onto a lined tray
  • Freeze 30–40 minutes until firm
  • Cookie Dough
  • Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light
  • Beat in egg
  • Mix in milk, vanilla, and vinegar
  • Add cocoa powder and red food coloring
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt separately
  • Add dry ingredients to wet and mix just until combined
  • Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour
  • Assemble Cookies
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper
  • Scoop about 2 tablespoons dough and flatten slightly
  • Place frozen cheesecake filling in center
  • Wrap dough completely around filling and seal
  • Roll into a smooth ball
  • Bake
  • Place cookies 2½ inches apart
  • Bake 11–13 minutes until edges are set and centers soft
  • Cool 5 minutes on pan, then transfer to rack