Description
Soft, sweet, and filled with real strawberry flavor, Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are a delicious fusion of chewy cookies and tangy cheesecake filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1.2 oz (about 1 cup) freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for dough)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop small portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes.
- In a food processor, blend freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter with brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the strawberry powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until a dough forms.
- Scoop out dough and flatten slightly. Place a frozen cream cheese portion in the center and wrap the dough around to seal.
- Place the filled cookies on a baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are set and lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Freeze cream cheese filling until firm to make assembly easier.
- Use freeze-dried strawberries for strong flavor without extra moisture.
- Chilling the dough helps cookies retain their shape.
- Seal the dough well to prevent cream cheese from leaking out.
- Store in the fridge due to cream cheese filling; reheat before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
