Description
Rich, fudgy chocolate cookies stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling. These soft black bottom cookies are a decadent twist on the classic cupcake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup natural cocoa powder
- 1 pinch espresso powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for dough)
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for dough)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (for filling)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in 1/3 cup of mini chocolate chips. Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops onto a parchment-lined sheet and freeze until solid.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl. Whisk in the cocoa powder and espresso powder until smooth. Add the avocado oil and let the mixture cool until it is no longer warm to the touch.
- Whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and remaining vanilla into the cooled chocolate mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in 3/4 cup of mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough, roll into a ball, and make a deep indent with your thumb. Place a frozen cream cheese dollop in the center and wrap the dough around it to seal.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top with additional mini chips if desired. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet to set.
Notes
Store these cookies in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They are delicious served cold or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 35 min
- Chilling Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 235mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: black bottom cookies, chocolate cheesecake cookies, stuffed cookies, homemade dessert, gourmet cookies