Chocolate cookies with cream cheese are a delightful combination of rich, velvety chocolate and cream cheese, creating a truly indulgent treat.
Chocolate cookies with cream cheese are a delightful treat, combining the rich creaminess of cream cheese with the indulgent sweetness of chocolate. These cookies have a soft and chewy texture with a slight tanginess from the cream cheese. The addition of cream cheese to the cookie dough not only enhances the flavor but also gives the cookies a tender, melt-in-your-mouth consistency. Whether enjoyed with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee, cream cheese chocolate cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth craving.
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INGREDIENTS YOU NEED
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
Chocolate Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour OR 1:1 gluten free flour WITH xanthan gum
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions To Make Chocolate Cookies With Cream Cheese
- Make your cheesecake filling. Line a plate with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix together all of your cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Place 18 teaspoons of the filling onto the parchment paper, slightly flattening each ball. Freeze until solid.
- When your cream cheese balls are ready, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl with a electric mixer, cream together your butter, brown sugar, and sugar until soft and fluffy. Add in your egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl whisk together your flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Slowly add to your butter mixture while mixing.
- Once everything is fully incorporate, fold in your chocolate chips.
- Scoop out the cookie dough into 2 tablespoon sized balls and place on your lined baking sheets.
- Take your cream cheese filling out of the freezer and gently press one onto each cookie dough ball. Using your hands, work the dough around the cream cheese filling so it is completely covered with cookie dough.
- Bake your cookies for 9-12 minutes. Enjoy!
Chocolate Cookies With Cream Cheese
Chocolate cookies with cream cheese are a delightful combination of rich, velvety chocolate and cream cheese, creating a truly indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
Chocolate Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour OR 1:1 gluten free flour WITH xanthan gum
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Make your cheesecake filling. Line a plate with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix together all of your cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Place 18 teaspoons of the filling onto the parchment paper, slightly flattening each ball. Freeze until solid.
- When your cream cheese balls are ready, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl with a electric mixer, cream together your butter, brown sugar, and sugar until soft and fluffy. Add in your egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl whisk together your flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Slowly add to your butter mixture while mixing.
- Once everything is fully incorporate, fold in your chocolate chips.
- Scoop out the cookie dough into 2 tablespoon sized balls and place on your lined baking sheets.
- Take your cream cheese filling out of the freezer and gently press one onto each cookie dough ball. Using your hands, work the dough around the cream cheese filling so it is completely covered with cookie dough.
- Bake your cookies for 9-12 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 16g
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate Cookies With Cream Cheese
Can I make these dairy free?
Yes, just use vegan butter and vegan cream cheese.
Can you freeze these chocolate cookies?
Yes, freeze in an airtight container.
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