Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies! Combining the rich, velvety taste of chocolate cheesecake with a soft and chewy cookie exterior, these treats are perfect for any occasion—from cozy nights in to festive gatherings. With their gluten-free, egg-free, and nut-free ingredients, everyone can enjoy these delightful cookies without worry. Topped with a silky chocolate ganache and mini chocolate chips, they’re not just delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Once you try these decadent cookies, they will quickly become your new favorite dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 36 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups multipurpose gluten free flour (with xanthan gum is ideal)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (1/4 cup Natural Unsweetened and 1/4 cup Dark)
- 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 medium bowl, mix cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth to create the cheesecake filling. Freeze dollops of this filling for later.
- Melt unsalted butter or vegan stick, then whisk together with brown sugar and milk in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine dry ingredients (gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt) in another bowl; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before preheating the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Scoop dough into balls, fill with frozen cheesecake filling, and bake for 16 minutes.
- Once cooled, frost with remaining cheesecake mix and top with ganache made from melted chocolate chips and butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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