cream cheese filled cookies

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Huntsville, AL
Updated on May 16, 2015

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Rate
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • FOR THE COOKIES
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 2 packages 3 ounces each cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 drop yellow food coloring, optional
  • FOR THE TOPPING
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons butter

How To Make cream cheese filled cookies

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into two 12 inch rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Step 2
    Unwrap and cut into 1-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately make an indentation in the center of each cookie using the end of a wooden spoon handle. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Step 3
    In a small bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Place 2 teaspoonfuls in the center of each cookie. Let stand until set. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Store the cookies in the refrigerator.

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