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Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

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Decadent cookies filled with creamy cheesecake, featuring rich dark cocoa for a delightful twist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup black cocoa sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully integrated.
  5. Incorporate the dry ingredients gradually, blending until everything is combined.
  6. Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Form the cookies by scooping dough, flattening it, adding filling, and rolling into balls.
  8. Roll each cookie ball in the black cocoa sugar.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly set around the edges.
  10. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg and the cream cheese with a plant-based alternative.

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Keywords: cookies, cheesecake, chocolate, dessert, baking

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