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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Indulge in Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies with Creamy Centers

Delight in Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, a sweet fusion of soft, strawberry-infused cookie dough with creamy centers. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Fresh or Freeze-Dried Strawberries Substitute with strawberry jam for a swirl effect.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened, for the cookie dough and filling.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips (optional) Omit for a purer flavor.
For the Cream Cheese Center
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened, for the filling.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Substitute with almond extract for a nutty flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the egg to the creamed mixture and beat until fully combined (about 1 minute).
  4. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and baking powder, adding strawberries if using, until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
  6. Scoop a generous spoonful of dough, flatten slightly, place a dollop of cheesecake filling in center, and encase it with more dough.
  7. Bake on the prepared baking sheet for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use ripe strawberries. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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