CREAM CHEESE-FILLED COOKIES

Cream Cheese-Filled Cookies image

My aunt baked these cookies as part of my wedding day dinner. Everyone was impressed with their eye-catching appeal and rich flavor. -Ruth Glick, New Holland, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Previous Next

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 drop yellow food coloring, optional
TOPPING:
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into two 12-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. , Unwrap and cut into 1-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately make an indentation in the center of each cookie using the end of a wooden spoon handle. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a small bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Place 2 teaspoonfuls in the center of each cookie. Let stand until set. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

*** Explore more Cream Cheese-Filled Cookies Recipes »

Comment
Leave a comment

Bd Bishal 94

[email protected]

I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. I love the cream cheese filling and the cookies are always so soft and chewy.

Devid Limbu

[email protected]

These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're always a hit with my friends and family.

Zwivhuya Nemasisi

[email protected]

I've tried a lot of cream cheese filled cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so soft and chewy and the filling is just the right amount of sweetness.