Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies
These delightful Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies are rich, chocolatey, and reminiscent of classic black velvet cake, bringing joy and nostalgia to your baking experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Black food coloring (optional)
- Chocolate chips or Halloween-themed sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy.
- Add the sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Incorporate the egg, mixing until fully combined.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing on low speed.
- Add food coloring if desired.
- Stir in the chocolate chips or sprinkles.
- Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding peppermint extract, nuts, or additional chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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