Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, where soft, chewy cookies meet a luscious cheesecake filling. Bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, these treats are perfect for any occasion—from casual family gatherings to festive celebrations. With a creamy vanilla center and vibrant jammy strawberries, each bite transports you to dessert paradise. Easy to make and customizable, they’re sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 12 oz fresh strawberries
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar for rolling dough in
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by blending cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
- Dice strawberries and mix with granulated sugar; let sit to enhance flavor.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt) in another bowl and gradually add to wet mixture.
- Fold in strawberries gently.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto sheets, create indentations, fill with cheesecake mixture, cover with additional dough balls.
- Bake for 11 minutes until edges are golden; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use cold cream cheese for optimal filling consistency. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to maintain shape during baking. Experiment with flavors by adding lemon zest or chocolate chips.