Halloween Cheesecake Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients

• 4 oz cream cheese (softened; for cheesecake filling)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for cheesecake filling)
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for cheesecake filling)
• 3 tbsp black cocoa powder (for cheesecake filling)
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
• 0.5 cup butter (softened; for cookie dough)
• 0.75 cup brown sugar (for cookie dough)
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for cookie dough)
• 1 egg (for cookie dough)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract (for cookie dough)
• red food coloring (Add enough to color the dough red.)
• 1.5 cup all-purpose flour (for cookie dough)
• 0.5 tsp baking soda (for cookie dough)
• 0.25 tsp salt (for cookie dough)
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips (fold into the dough)
• black cocoa powder (For rolling the assembled cookies; amount not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   Mix the cream cheese, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, black cocoa powder, and vanilla for the filling until smooth.

2. 2

   Scoop the cheesecake mixture into small balls and freeze them overnight until firm.

3. 3

   Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for the cookie dough.

4. 4

   Mix the egg, vanilla, and enough red food coloring to color the dough red into the creamed butter mixture.

5. 5

   Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until combined.

6. 6

   Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. 7

   Flatten a portion of cookie dough and place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center.

8. 8

   Wrap the dough completely around the cheesecake ball, sealing the dough so the filling is enclosed.

9. 9

   Roll each assembled cookie in black cocoa powder.

10. 10

    Freeze the assembled cookies for 15 minutes.

11. 11

    Bake the cookies at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.

12. 12

    Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

The source does not specify the exact amount of red food coloring, the number or size of cookies, or the quantity of black cocoa used for rolling. The cheesecake filling must be frozen overnight before assembly.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cookies
• Halloween
• baked
• cheesecake
• chocolate
• festive