Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Chocolate Cookies topped with Cheesecake Frosting. Each bite offers a rich, fudgy chocolate cookie paired with creamy, luscious frosting that creates a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are not just visually stunning but also easy to make, guaranteeing smiles all around. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or just a sweet treat during the week, this recipe will become your go-to for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture without overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- While cookies cool, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and heavy cream.
- Frost cooled cookies generously with cheesecake frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. Reheat briefly in the microwave for that fresh-baked taste.