CREAM CHEESE-FILLED COOKIES

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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. -Ruth Glick, New Holland, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 drop yellow food coloring, optional
TOPPING:
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

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. , 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. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.