Description
Deliciously rich and decadent Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies with a soft texture and cream cheese filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet, pressing a thumbprint in the center of each.
- Fill the thumbprint with a small amount of the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg