Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the best of both worlds—soft, chewy cookies filled with a luscious cheesecake center. Bursting with sweet strawberry flavor and creamy goodness, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and impossible to resist, they’ll quickly become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the cookie dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into small pieces
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Assemble the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Place a small spoonful of the cheesecake filling in the center of the flattened dough. Wrap the dough around the filling, ensuring it is completely sealed and shaped into a ball. Place the filled cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie dough ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake and Cool the Cookies: Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Enjoy these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies as a delightful and indulgent treat!
Notes
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the cookie dough helps to prevent spreading and makes it easier to handle.
- Seal the Dough Well: Ensure the cookie dough completely surrounds the cheesecake filling to avoid any leaks during baking.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This helps to achieve a smooth and even consistency for both the dough and filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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