Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Form small balls from the dough and flatten slightly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set. Allow cooling.
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Cut a small hole in each cookie and pipe or spoon the cream cheese mixture inside.
- Melt additional chocolate if desired and drizzle over cookies for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too sticky to handle.
- Ensure cream cheese filling is soft for easy piping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking, Filling, Decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bite
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg