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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies You’ll Love to Bake

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are an irresistible mix of flavors and textures, combining soft cookies with a creamy cheesecake center.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter, softened Use unsalted for better control of saltiness.
  • 1 cup Brown sugar, packed Light or dark can be used interchangeably.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Provides sweetness and crisp texture.
  • 1 large Egg, room temperature Binds ingredients and adds moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Strawberry extract Imparts a delightful strawberry flavor.
  • 1 drop Red or pink food coloring Optional for visual appeal.
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Main structural component.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps cookies rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Enhances leavening with baking soda.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness; skip if using salted butter.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened Full-fat is preferred for stability.
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Sweetens and smooths the cream cheese filling.
For Rolling
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar For rolling to add a sparkly crust.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Tray
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drop dollops onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30 to 60 minutes until firm.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy for about 3 minutes.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and optional food coloring until all wet ingredients are fully blended and dough is smooth.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until dough is thick but not sticky.
  5. Stuff Cookies: Flatten 2 tablespoons of dough, place a frozen cheesecake filling dollop in center, fold edges over, and roll into a smooth ball. Roll in granulated sugar.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure cheesecake filling is frozen completely before stuffing, and work with chilled dough to maintain shape. Store in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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