Soft, creamy strawberry cheesecake cookies filled with homemade strawberry jam and rich cream cheese. The perfect blend of buttery cookie and fruity filling.
For the Cookie Dough:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
For the Homemade Jam:
1 cup chopped strawberries
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch
In a saucepan, combine jam ingredients. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until thick. Cool completely.
Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugars until fluffy.
Add egg yolk and vanilla. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until combined. Chill 30–45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly, and make a well in the center.
Fill with ½ tsp jam. Optionally swirl.
Bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool before serving.
Store in an airtight container for 2 days at room temp or refrigerate.
Try white chocolate chips or graham crumbs for added flavor.
Jam can be made 1–2 days ahead and refrigerated.