Cream Cheese-Filled Cookies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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My aunt baked these cookies as part of my wedding day dinner. Everyone was impressed with their eye-catching appeal and rich flavor. Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter, softened |
1/3 cup shortening |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
filling: |
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 drop yellow food coloring, optional |
topping: |
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips |
3 tablespoons butter |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into two 12-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
2. Unwrap and cut into 1-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° 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.
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 in the refrigerator. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.
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