Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect fusion of creamy cheesecake filling and sweet strawberries nestled in soft, chewy cookies. This treat is ideal for any occasion—be it parties, family gatherings, or a cozy snack at home. With their impressive presentation and mouthwatering flavor, these cookies are sure to impress. Plus, they are easy to make, making them perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Customize them with a gluten-free option or add your favorite mix-ins for an extra twist!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (tightly packed)
- 2 eggs
- 3 ⅔ cups gluten-free flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup finely diced strawberries
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Scoop into teaspoon-sized balls and freeze.
- In a stand mixer, combine cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and blend well.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to form dough.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries and refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Shape the chilled dough into balls, pressing an indent to place the frozen cream cheese filling inside before sealing.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until just set; let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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