Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies for When You Want a Fun Baking Project
Soft, chewy strawberry cookies filled with a sweet, tangy cream cheese center. These strawberry cheesecake cookies are like a handheld dessert dream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 16 cookies 1x
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
1/3 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Cream Cheese Filling:
6 oz cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
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Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Scoop 1-teaspoon portions onto a baking sheet and freeze 30 minutes.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
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In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients. Fold in strawberries and chips.
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Flatten 2 tbsp dough, place frozen cream cheese center inside, and wrap dough around to seal.
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Chill dough balls for 20 minutes.
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Bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes. Cool on baking sheet 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough and freezing the filling are essential for the best shape and texture.