Zainab Khanam
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour – ¼ cup cocoa powder – 1 tsp baking soda – ½ tsp salt – ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened) – 1 cup granulated sugar – ½ cup brown sugar – 2 large eggs – 1 tsp vanilla extract – 1 tbsp red food coloring Ingredients for the Cheesecake Filling – 8 oz cream cheese (softened) – ¼ cup powdered sugar – 1 tsp vanilla extract
– Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. – In another bowl, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. – Add eggs, vanilla, and food coloring, then mix in the dry ingredients.
– Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. – Chill for 15 minutes to firm up.
– Scoop cookie dough and flatten. – Add a dollop of cheesecake filling to the center. – Fold dough around the filling to seal.
– Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). – Place cookies on a lined baking sheet. – Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set.
Let cookies cool before serving. Each bite is a heavenly mix of red velvet and creamy cheesecake!