Description
Delicious chocolate cookies with a creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (for filling)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the Cookies: Divide the dough into two portions. Roll out one portion between two sheets of parchment paper to form a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the rolled dough. Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from one of the long edges, using the parchment to help. Repeat with the second portion of dough and remaining filling.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, until firm.
- Slice and Bake: Once chilled, slice the logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and cream cheese are softened for easy mixing.
- For a more distinct swirl, carefully roll the dough tightly.
- You can add a hint of cinnamon to the filling for an extra flavor dimension.
- If the dough becomes sticky while shaping, dust lightly with cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg