Description
Indulge your taste buds with these delightful Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies, perfect for Halloween or any special occasion. With their rich dark chocolate flavor and creamy cheesecake filling, these cookies are a unique twist on the classic treat. They boast an eye-catching appearance that is sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a spooky party or simply craving something sweet, these cookies are easy to make and even more enjoyable to share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
- 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 tsp (3 g) black cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 cup (40 g) black cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Chill while making the cookie dough.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix in egg yolks and vanilla until combined.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl before adding it to the wet mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop cookie dough, flatten it, place a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, fold, and roll into balls.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. For added flair, roll cookie balls in extra black cocoa powder before baking. Feel free to experiment with different fillings such as flavored cream cheeses or fruit preserves.