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Tender Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade with Cream Cheese Centers

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Soft, tender red velvet crinkle cookies with a surprise creamy cream cheese center. Easy to make with simple ingredients and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315 g)
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (15 g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened (170 g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk (or whole milk plus 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (30 g)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (60 g) for rolling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and red food coloring until dough is bright red.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk: Gradually add flour mixture in thirds alternating with buttermilk, mixing on low speed until combined.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  8. Shape the Cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten slightly, place about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling in center, and seal into a ball.
  9. Roll in Powdered Sugar: Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar.
  10. Bake: Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft.
  11. Cool: Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Keep butter and eggs at room temperature for best results. Chill dough and cream cheese filling to prevent leaking. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies tender. Lightly flour hands if dough is sticky when shaping.

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

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