Cream Cheese Puff Pastry cookies.
In an effort to play catch up from the past couple of weeks I am digging into my files from 2012.
2 weeks ago I lost my last living grand parent. It has been hard. There were things left unsaid and it makes my heart heavy. When I returned from her funeral I immediately started a new job which has turned into what I can see as a long time position but also, it was a much needed distraction. Thankfully I shoot everything I do so it is nice to have a little cache of work I can use until I am fully adjusted to my new schedule.
These delicate cookies are always an fancy addition to my cookie trays.
Super easy to make, they have a fantastic flavor and the texture is just wonderful.
Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Cookies
If you prefer darker chocolate, use semisweet chocolate chips in this recipe.
17-oz. pkg. frozen puff pastry – thawed 8-oz. pkg.
cream cheese – softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups milk chocolate chips
Make sure that you thaw the pastry according to package directions. In small bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sugar and mix well to blend. Roll one sheet of the thawed puff pastry into a 14×10″ rectangle.
Spread with half of the cream cheese mixture, leaving a 1″ border on one long side of the dough.
Sprinkle cream cheese filling with half of the chocolate chips.
Roll up pastry, starting at long side, and finishing at the side with the uncovered border of pastry.
Brush this edge with a bit of water, and seal pastry by pinching gently.
Repeat with remaining sheet of pastry and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill rolls for at least 1 hour. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line cookie sheets with foil or parchment paper.
Cut rolls into 1″ thick slices, and place cut side up on prepared cookie sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden brown. Let cookies cool for 2 minutes on cookie sheets, than remove to wire racks to finish cooling. 24 cookies.
Thanks for your kind words. It is hard to believe it will be a month tomorrow.
I agree, it is never easy.
I am just trying to focus on the good memories.
Loving the new job and it totally came at the right time. Love when that happens.
Maple is a great addition to the cream cheese! Syrup or flavoring both work.
I agree, if it were not for store bought puff pastry it would not happen in my kitchen too often. It is quite labor intensive making from scratch.
Yikes, and how did I forget to say the following words: I’m very sorry for the loss of your grandmother. I only have one grandparent left. One I never met, one suffered for a long time before she passed, and the other left rather suddenly. No matter how they go, it’s always difficult and you never feel like you had the chance to properly say goodbye. I know it’s tough but I’m glad you have your new job as a distraction. Hang in there!
I love simple, easy recipes like this that create such an indulgent, decadent treat. Thank God for the invention of frozen puff pastry. I made something similar at Christmas with Pilsbury crescent dough – one version with Nutella, another with peanut butter and chocolate chips. Cream cheese would taste awesome!
Thanks.
I think I love them so much because they are so easy and decadent. Not your average cookie!
Hope you had a great weekend!
Sorry for your loss!
These look very easy to make and very decadent, would love to try these over the weekend.