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Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies
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Indulge in the delightfully rich and chocolatey Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies, perfect for the spooky season! These decadent treats feature a luscious cheesecake filling nestled between soft, dark chocolate cookies. With their striking appearance and creamy center, they are sure to impress at any Halloween gathering or cozy movie night. The recipe is simple enough for novice bakers, making it easy to whip up a batch of these sumptuous cookies that everyone will love. Plus, they can be made ahead of time and stored for days, ensuring you always have a sweet treat on hand.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cold cream cheese with granulated white sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  2. For the cookie dough, cream softened butter with light brown sugar and granulated white sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla, then mix in black cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. Assemble cookies by scooping dough portions, flattening them, placing cheesecake filling in the center, and sealing with another dough disk.
  4. Roll each cookie ball in a mixture of granulated white sugar and black cocoa powder before placing on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until edges are set but centers remain soft.

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