These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, stuffed with a luscious cream cheese filling. The combination of sweet strawberries, rich cream cheese, and a tender cookie base makes these cookies a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for a party or simply indulging in a homemade dessert, these cookies offer a perfect balance of fruity freshness and creamy decadence.
Ingredients:
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- ¾ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup fresh strawberries (diced)
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop 12 teaspoons of the mixture onto it.
- Freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Step 2: Prepare the Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries, being careful not to overmix.
Step 3: Assemble the Cookies
- Scoop 12 heaping tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Press a small indent into half of the dough balls.
- Remove the cream cheese filling from the freezer and place one into each indent.
- Cover with another ball of cookie dough, pinching the edges to seal the cream cheese inside.
- Refrigerate the prepared cookie dough balls while preheating the oven.
Step 4: Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cookies for 13-17 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Final Thoughts:
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are a soft, fruity, and creamy delight, perfect for any dessert lover. The gooey cream cheese filling and fresh strawberry bursts make every bite irresistible. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just treating yourself, these cookies are sure to impress!
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You can also check out this recipe for more details!