FUDGE FILLED COOKIES

FUDGE FILLED COOKIES image

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

Fudge:
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 can (7 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Cookies:
4 cups (18 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups (14.1 ounces) packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

FOR THE FUDGE: In a small saucepan set over low heat combine the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool. FOR THE COOKIES: Preheat the oven to 350Â° F. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. In a medium bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to combine. In the bowl of an electric mixer beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until combined. On low speed slowly add the flour mixture and beat until incorporated Scoop a heaping tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten into a disk. Scoop a 1/2 teaspoon of the fudge in the center of each disk of dough. Cover with another heaping tablespoon of cookie dough. Repeat for the remaining dough and fudge. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Best served warmed. http://www.handletheheat.com/fudge-filled-cookies/