Cozy Brownie Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling
These chewy brownie cookies feature a soft, fudgy chocolate exterior with a smooth, tangy cream cheese filling, perfect for a comforting dessert or cozy gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt for cream cheese filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Make the cream cheese filling: Beat 4 ounces softened cream cheese with ¼ cup powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Chill in the fridge.
- Prepare the brownie cookie dough: Whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar: Beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Assemble the cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15g) of dough and flatten slightly. Place about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center, then top with another flattened tablespoon of dough, sealing edges well.
- Place cookie balls on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly soft. Avoid overbaking.
- Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the cream cheese filling and assembled cookie dough balls before baking to prevent leaking. Use room temperature butter and eggs for better creaming. Seal edges well to avoid filling escape. Watch bake time carefully to keep cookies chewy and fudgy. Optional: add 1 teaspoon espresso powder to dry ingredients for deeper chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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