"These cream cheese stuffed red velvet cookies are like a chewy and dense slice of red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. Watch them disappear fast!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 and 1/2 cups (185g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
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1/3 cup (26g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick; 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
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1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk*
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 Tablespoon red food coloring (liquid, gel, or 2 tsp beet powder alternative)*
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4 ounces (112g) full-fat block cream cheese, room temperature
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1 and 3/4 cups (210g) confectioners’ sugar
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1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract