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Tender Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies with Cream Cheese Centers

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Soft and tender red velvet crinkle cookies with a gooey cream cheese center, perfect for quick baking and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25 g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115 g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel recommended)
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115 g)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (30 g) for cream cheese centers
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for cream cheese centers
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 g) for coating

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Centers: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Chill in fridge.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add Egg, Vanilla, Red Food Coloring, and Buttermilk: Beat in egg, vanilla, and red food coloring until combined. Add buttermilk and mix just until incorporated.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Form the Cookies: Roll chilled dough into 1.5-inch balls. Flatten slightly, place about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture in center, fold dough around it and shape into a ball.
  8. Coat in Powdered Sugar: Roll each filled ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  9. Bake: Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  10. Cool Completely: Transfer cookies to wire rack and cool fully before serving.

Notes

Use gel food coloring to avoid adding extra moisture. Chill dough and cream cheese centers well to prevent leaking. Watch cookies closely after 10 minutes to avoid overbaking. Powdered sugar coating is essential for the classic crinkle look.

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Keywords: red velvet cookies, crinkle cookies, cream cheese center, easy cookies, holiday cookies, soft cookies

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