Delicious Red Velvet Cookies with Raspberry Cream

Start by ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature. In a mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter and sunflower oil, beating until well mixed.

Next, add sugar and the egg, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.

If using gel food coloring, incorporate it into the butter mixture. For dry food coloring, mix it into the flour.

Add in powdered sugar and milk, continuing to beat until fully combined.

In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Stir until well blended.

After mixing, place the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill.

Once chilled, divide the dough into 18 portions, each weighing approximately 42-45 grams (1.5-1.6 ounces). Roll each portion into a ball.

Preheat your oven to 165-170 degrees Celsius (329-338 degrees Fahrenheit) while you prepare the fillings.

To make the filling, gently heat the raspberry puree to about 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

In a separate bowl, mix sugar with pectin. Gradually sprinkle the sugar mixture into the heated puree, stirring constantly.

Cook the mixture until it thickens, then quickly transfer it into a piping bag. You can either fill silicone molds or drop small mounds on a mat, approximately 7 grams (0.25 ounces) each.

Freeze the filled mounds until solid.

In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

Transfer this mixture into a piping bag and pipe out approximately 4-5 grams (0.14-0.18 ounces) onto a silicone mat for freezing.

Freeze the frosting dollops until firm.

Combine the frozen raspberry filling and cream cheese frosting. Take a ball of cookie dough, flatten it in your hands, and place a small amount of filling inside. Roll it back into a ball.

You can slightly flatten the finished balls and, if desired, add white chocolate on top. If you want to prevent the chocolate from burning, add it right after baking.

Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for about 13 minutes. Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the mat before removing them.

Enjoy the incredible taste of these delightful treats!