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Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

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Indulge in the delight of Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect treat for any festive occasion! These cookies combine rich dark chocolate and creamy cheesecake filling, encased in a unique black cocoa sugar coating. Their striking appearance and mouthwatering flavor make them an irresistible addition to your dessert table. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween or enjoying a cozy night in, these cookies are sure to impress with their decadent taste and shareable size. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are the ultimate sweet surprise for cookies exchanges or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz cream cheese (cold)
  • 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 tsp black cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup black cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 egg yolks (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator.
  2. For the cookie dough, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time and stir in vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Scoop cookie dough, flatten it in your palm, place a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, and fold the dough around it to form a ball. Roll in black cocoa sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes until set around edges but soft in the center. Cool on wire racks.

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