Ingredients
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar, packed
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup vegetable oil
– 1 large egg
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
– 2 tablespoons red food coloring
– ½ cup cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup powdered sugar (for the filling)
– Additional powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Follow these straightforward steps to create your delicious Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and red food coloring until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined — be careful not to overmix.
5. Prepare the Filling: In a separate bowl, blend together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
6. Scoop Cookie Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, take a generous amount of the red velvet dough and flatten it in your hand.
7. Add Filling: Place a small dollop of cream cheese filling in the center of the flattened dough, then fold the dough over the filling to enclose it completely. Roll into a ball.
8. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the stuffed cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cookies are set and the edges are slightly firm.
10. Cool the Cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once the cookies are cool, dust them lightly with powdered sugar if desired for an extra touch.
Following these precise instructions will ensure that you create delightful, stuffed red velvet cookies that are as beautiful as they are tasty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 250 kcal per cookie
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 2g