Ingredients
1/3 cup butter, softened1/3 cup shortening3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltFILLING:6 ounces cream cheese, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 drop yellow food coloring, optionalTOPPING:3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons butter
Preparation
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.
