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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

These Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies are a delicious minimal ingredient recipe that is stuffed with a delicious cheesecake filling and drizzled with white chocolate.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 273kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • cup oil
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar plus more for sprinkling
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • reheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the red velvet cake mix, eggs and oil using an electric mixer on medium speed. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the cream cheese and powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
  • Use a spoon to form teaspoon sized balls and place them evenly apart on a freezer safe plate. Place the cream cheese balls in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
  • Using a large cookie scoop, form a dough ball and flatten into a circle.
  • Place a cream cheese ball in the center and fold the dough around the cream cheese.
  • Place the cream cheese filled dough balls evenly apart on a baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle lightly with extra powdered sugar, if desired.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the outer edges of the cookies begin to turn golden brown.
  • While the cookies are baking, melt the white chocolate chips in a double broiler or in the microwave in 15 second intervals.
  • When the cookies are finished, drizzle the white chocolate over the top.
  • Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg