Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, buttery cookies filled with creamy cheesecake centers and bursts of sweet strawberry flavor — a bakery-style treat that combines the best of cookies and cheesecake in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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- 115g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
- 2 tablespoons crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop small 1/2 teaspoon portions onto a plate and freeze for 20 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Chill dough for 15 minutes if too sticky.
- Scoop out 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized portions of dough. Flatten each slightly, place a frozen cream cheese ball in the center, and fold the dough around it to seal.
- Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with extra strawberry crumbs before serving.
Notes
- Keep cheesecake filling frozen until ready to use to make shaping easier.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Use white chocolate chips for an extra indulgent variation.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American