Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of rich chocolate cookies filled with creamy cheesecake, topped with a drizzle of chocolate and crunchy walnuts in this delightful dessert recipe.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Garnish (Optional):
- Melted dark or milk chocolate for drizzling
- Extra chopped walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough – In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the Dough – Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Preheat the Oven – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Shape the Cookies – Once the dough is chilled, roll it into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the chopped walnuts to coat them. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Make the Thumbprint Indentation – Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, gently press into the center of each cookie to create a well for the cheesecake filling.
- Bake the Cookies – Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes or until they are just set. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling – Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Fill the Cookies – Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into the thumbprint wells of each cookie.
- Optional Garnish – Drizzle melted chocolate over the filled cookies and sprinkle with extra chopped walnuts.
- Chill Before Serving – Allow the cookies to chill in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes to set the cheesecake filling before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cheesecake filled cookies, Chocolate thumbprint cookies, Dessert recipe
