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Decadent Red Velvet Lava Cookies with Cream Cheese Centers

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Rich, gooey red velvet cookies with a molten cream cheese center, perfect for any occasion and easy to make at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) red food coloring (gel recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Ensure butter, eggs, and buttermilk are at room temperature (about 15-20 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Cover and chill in the fridge.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Using a mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in red food coloring and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  6. With mixer on low, add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough onto your palm, flatten slightly, place about a teaspoon of chilled cream cheese filling in the center, fold dough around filling, seal completely, and roll into a smooth ball. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Repeat.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly soft and gooey.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill cream cheese filling thoroughly to prevent leaking. Seal dough tightly around filling. Slightly underbake for perfect molten center. Use a cookie scoop for uniform size. Let cookies rest overnight for deeper flavor and softer texture.

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