These Red Velvet Cookies filled with cream cheese frosting are an absolute delight, perfect for sharing with loved ones. After extensive testing, this recipe has been perfected to deliver big, bold, and beautiful cookies that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Featuring a rich red velvet flavor and creamy white chocolate-cream cheese filling, these cookies are sure to impress anyone who tries them.
Why You'll Love This: The vibrant red color and luxurious cream cheese filling make these cookies a standout dessert. The addition of white chocolate in the frosting adds a delightful sweetness that pairs wonderfully with the subtle chocolate flavor of the red velvet. Optional cinnamon and processed pistachios offer additional layers of flavor and texture, making these cookies a complex treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Perfect Occasion: These red velvet cookies are perfect for festive occasions, such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, or any celebratory event where you want to make a statement with a unique and tasty dessert. They are also great for gifting, ensuring that your friends and family enjoy a homemade treat that looks and tastes like it came from a gourmet bakery.
Decoration Tips: For a festive touch, sprinkle the tops of these cookies with crushed pistachios or dust them with a bit of powdered sugar before serving. You can also drizzle them with a little more melted white chocolate for an extra indulgent finish.
Ingredients:
- For the Cookies:
- 120g butter, softened
- 100g granulated sugar
- 100g brown sugar
- 180g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- A pinch of salt
- 100g white chocolate, chopped
- 5g cinnamon (optional)
- Red food coloring as needed
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 100g cream cheese, at room temperature
- 100g white chocolate
- Optional for Decoration:
- Crushed pistachios
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon) into the mixture.
- Stir in the chopped white chocolate and enough red food coloring to achieve a vibrant red color.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to help maintain its shape during baking.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Melt the white chocolate and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted chocolate with the cream cheese until smooth and homogeneous.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Using an ice cream scoop, place portions of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Press down slightly and spoon a dollop of cream cheese frosting onto the center of each cookie.
- Optionally, sprinkle with crushed pistachios.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these luxurious Red Velvet Cookies filled with cream cheese frosting, a truly special treat that combines classic flavors with a modern twist!
