Description
These hauntingly beautiful Black Velvet Stuffed Cookies are the ultimate Halloween indulgence — soft, chewy dark cocoa cookies filled with a silky cream cheese center.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (45 g) dark cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- Black gel food coloring (as needed for deep color)
- 3 tbsp black sanding sugar or nonpareils (for coating)
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop teaspoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, and mix well. Add flour, dark cocoa, baking soda, salt, and a few drops of black food coloring. Mix until a rich, dark dough forms.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten slightly. Place a frozen cream cheese ball in the center and wrap the dough around it, sealing the edges. Roll each cookie in black sanding sugar or black sprinkles for texture and sparkle.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 15 minutes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese filling is frozen solid before wrapping with cookie dough.
- Adjust the amount of black food coloring to achieve the desired darkness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg