Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies blend soft, chewy vanilla sugar cookies with a creamy cheesecake center and bright strawberry chunks. Each bite tastes like a tiny cheesecake, with a tangy center that stays pillowy thanks to freezing. The result is a 5-star treat perfect for holidays, gatherings, and weekend indulgence. Easy to scale, freezer-friendly, and sure to wow guests with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop small dollops onto a plate and freeze for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Chill dough for 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough, flatten slightly, place a frozen cheesecake filling in the center, and seal with dough.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Freeze the cheesecake filling before assembling to keep it from melting during baking.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to make it easier to handle and shape.
- Use ripe fresh strawberries for best flavor, or substitute with finely chopped freeze-dried strawberries.
- Avoid overbaking; cookies should be soft in the center as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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