Description
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling are a delightful treat that combines a soft, chewy texture with a rich, velvety flavor. Each bite offers a burst of sweetness, complemented by the tangy cream cheese filling that adds a luxurious creaminess to the experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, vegetable oil, egg, food coloring, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth to create the filling.
- Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop a tablespoon of dough, flatten it, and place a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center. Enclose the filling with the dough and roll into a ball.
- Roll the cookie balls in powdered sugar and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The cookie dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 100 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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