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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade with Creamy Swirls

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These red velvet cheesecake cookies combine rich, velvety red velvet cookie dough with luscious cream cheese swirls for a cozy, nostalgic treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 tbsp (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk (or ¼ cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice as substitute)
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir and set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and red food coloring; mix until dough is uniformly red.
  5. Add buttermilk and mix on low speed just until combined.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently or mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  8. Scoop 2 tablespoons of red velvet dough onto baking sheet. Dollop about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling on top of each dough mound. Swirl gently with a toothpick or back of a spoon to create creamy swirls.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly soft. Cookies will firm as they cool.
  10. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill dough for 20-30 minutes before baking to keep cream cheese swirls defined. Avoid overmixing flour to prevent dense cookies. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free baking blend. For vegan, use dairy-free cream cheese and flax egg.

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