This recipe is taking a few ingredients and twisting them all to make really delicious soft cookies.
Ingredients;
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon liquid red food coloring
Cream Cheese filling;
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions;
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and red food coloring and mix to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed, just until combined.
- Use a tablespoon measurer to scoop the dough and then roll into balls.
- Line the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets. Use a measuring cup or the palm of your hand to gently flatten the balls just slightly.
- Bake until edges start setting, about 8-9 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the cream cheese filling;
- Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or a splash of milk, if needed, until desired consistency is reached.
- Once the cookies have cooled, add a small spoonful of cream cheese filling onto one cookie.
- Place another cookie on top and press them together to make a cookie sandwich.
