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Red Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies
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Red Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies
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Red Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies

These Red Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat, combining a soft, gooey red velvet cookie base with a tangy raspberry cheesecake filling. They are perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, making them a truly irresistible dessert. The recipe features a rich red velvet cookie dough, a creamy cheesecake center infused with fresh raspberries, and an optional elegant white chocolate drizzle.
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Finished Red Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie
Finished Red Velvet Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie

Recipe Information

25m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
1h 7m
Total Time
12
Servings
Medium
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
320
Calories
5g
Protein
45g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Cookie with a bite, showing cheesecake filling
Cookie with a bite, showing cheesecake filling

Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter
    (softened)

    115 g
  • Brown Sugar

    100 g
  • Granulated Sugar

    80 g
  • Large Egg

    1
  • Vanilla Extract

    1 tbsp
  • Red Food Coloring
    (add gradually until desired shade is achieved)

    to taste
  • All-Purpose Flour

    225 g
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

    10 g
  • Cornstarch

    10 g
  • Baking Soda

    4 g
  • Salt

    1 g
  • Cream Cheese
    (softened)

    115 g
  • Powdered Sugar

    30 g
  • Vanilla Extract
    (for filling)

    0.5 tsp
  • Fresh Raspberries
    (mashed or finely diced)

    60 g
  • White Chocolate
    (for optional drizzle, melted)

    50 g
  • Neutral Oil
    (for optional drizzle (e.g., coconut or vegetable oil))

    1 tsp
Servings: 12
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Stack of cookies with drizzle
Stack of cookies with drizzle

Instructions

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  • 1

    Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the mashed fresh raspberries. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
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    Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the mashed fresh raspberries. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
    5m

    Ensure cream cheese is well softened to avoid lumps. Chilling the filling helps it stay put inside the cookie dough.
  • 2

    Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
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    Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
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    Scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently to ensure even mixing.
  • 3

    Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add red food coloring, mixing until you achieve your desired vibrant red shade.
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    Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add red food coloring, mixing until you achieve your desired vibrant red shade.
    2m

    For a deep red, gel food coloring works best. Add a little at a time and mix thoroughly before adding more.
  • 4

    Combine dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
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    Combine dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
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    Sifting dry ingredients ensures there are no lumps and helps them combine evenly.
  • 5

    Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
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    Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
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    Overmixing can lead to tough cookies. Stop mixing as soon as no dry streaks remain.
  • 6

    Assemble the cookies: Take about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it into a disc. Place a small spoonful of the chilled raspberry cheesecake filling in the center. Carefully bring the edges of the cookie dough up and around the filling, sealing it completely. Roll into a smooth ball.
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    Assemble the cookies: Take about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it into a disc. Place a small spoonful of the chilled raspberry cheesecake filling in the center. Carefully bring the edges of the cookie dough up and around the filling, sealing it completely. Roll into a smooth ball.
    10m

    If the dough is too sticky, slightly dampen your hands. Ensure the filling is completely enclosed to prevent it from leaking during baking.
  • 7

    Chill cookie dough: Place the assembled cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
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    Chill cookie dough: Place the assembled cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
    30m

    Do not skip the chilling step; it's crucial for the texture and shape of these stuffed cookies.
  • 8

    Preheat oven and bake: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake the chilled cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set and the centers still look soft. They will continue to set as they cool.
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    Preheat oven and bake: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake the chilled cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set and the centers still look soft. They will continue to set as they cool.
    12m

    Bake one tray at a time for more even cooking. For chewy cookies, slightly underbake them.
  • 9

    Cool and drizzle: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For an optional drizzle, melt white chocolate with a teaspoon of neutral oil and drizzle over the cooled cookies.
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    Cool and drizzle: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For an optional drizzle, melt white chocolate with a teaspoon of neutral oil and drizzle over the cooled cookies.
    10m

    Drizzling the white chocolate while cookies are still slightly warm can help it adhere better, but for neat lines, wait until they're fully cool.
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