Description
Indulge in these rich and creamy Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies, blending chocolate and cheesecake flavors for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Black food coloring (optional)
- Chocolate chips (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the granulated sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are puffed.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week. The dough can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg