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
Cream Cheese-Filled Cookies
Cream Cheese-Filled Cookies
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
about 2 dozen
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
Directions
- 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
2 each: 303 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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