Baking Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Beat the butter and sugar together for about 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
• Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and food coloring until fully combined.
• Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
• Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
• Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla for the cheesecake filling until smooth.
• Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
• Press a shallow indent into each dough ball using your thumb.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon of cheesecake filling into each indentation.
• Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges feel set but centers are still soft.
• Cool cookies on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.