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Chocolate Filled Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

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4.9 from 144 reviews
  • Author: Harry
  • Total Time: About 1 hour including chilling and baking multiple batches
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these decadent Chocolate Filled Red Velvet Cookies, featuring a tender red velvet dough enveloping a luscious chocolate SunButter center. Finished with a drizzle of white candy melts, these cookies combine classic red velvet flavors with a rich, creamy surprise inside, perfect for special occasions or an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup (108g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (75g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp red gel food coloring
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (not dutch process)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/3 cup (175g) all-purpose flour

Filling and Topping

  • 1/3 cup Chocolate SunButter
  • White candy melts (or white chocolate), for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer with the paddle attachment to beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add Egg, Vanilla, and Food Coloring: Incorporate the large egg, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until fully combined and uniform in color.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  4. Add Flour and Finish Dough: Add the all-purpose flour and gently fold it in by hand using a rubber spatula, ensuring the dough is fully combined but not overmixed to maintain a tender texture.
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up and enhance flavor.
  6. Prepare the Filling: While the dough chills, line a plate with parchment paper. Place heaping teaspoon-sized dollops of Chocolate SunButter on the parchment and freeze until firm, at least 15-20 minutes.
  7. Preheat Oven and Line Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  8. Shape and Fill Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons), portion dough balls. Flatten each dough ball slightly in your palm, then place a frozen SunButter dollop in the center. Carefully fold the dough around the filling and seal it completely to form a smooth ball.
  9. Arrange and Bake: Place 4 stuffed cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cookie edges look dry, and the centers are pale, puffed, and slightly underbaked.
  10. Shape Cookies Post-Bake: Immediately after removing from the oven, use the inside curve of a fork to gently nudge the sides of each cookie inward, creating a more uniform shape.
  11. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Continue baking remaining batches in the same way, returning unused dough to the refrigerator and SunButter to the freezer as needed.
  12. Decorate: Once cooled, melt the white candy melts or white chocolate and drizzle them over the cookies. Optionally, add sprinkles for extra flair before the drizzle sets.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent excessive spreading and to make handling easier when filling.
  • Freezing the Chocolate SunButter dollops ensures they hold their shape inside the cookie during baking.
  • Use a light hand when folding in the flour to keep the cookies tender.
  • The cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • White candy melts can be substituted with melted white chocolate for a richer flavor.
  • Ensure not to overbake; the centers should remain slightly underdone for a soft, gooey core.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-14 minutes per batch
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Chocolate Filled Cookies, SunButter Filled Cookies, White Candy Melt Drizzle, Soft Cookies, Holiday Cookies

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