Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies
These Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies combine rich cocoa flavor with a creamy center for the ultimate cookie indulgence.
Servings: 20 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten slightly, add a small dollop of cream cheese mixture, and seal with more dough to cover.
- Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.