Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake with these Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies. These soft, chewy cookies are stuffed with a luscious cheesecake filling, making them a perfect treat for any occasion—from cozy family nights to festive gatherings. Gluten-free, egg-free, and nut-free, they cater to various dietary needs while remaining incredibly easy to prepare. With no mixer required, you can whip up a batch in no time and enjoy the blissful flavors that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups multipurpose gluten free flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 rounded tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or vegan baking stick, melted and cooled
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan baking stick
- 6 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Scoop dollops of the mixture onto parchment paper and freeze.
- Melt butter; combine with brown sugar, cornstarch mixture, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix well.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form dough balls around frozen cheesecake filling and bake for 16 minutes.
- Cool slightly before reshaping; frost with remaining filling and drizzle with ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
