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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies feature a buttery, strawberry-flavored cookie encasing a tangy cream cheese filling. With their soft texture, creamy center, and inviting pink hue, they’re a delightful mash-up of two classic desserts.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12–14 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Cheesecake filling: 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Cookie dough: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tsp strawberry extract or 2 tbsp strawberry Jello powder; a few drops of pink/red food coloring (optional); optional 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries or white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mix cheesecake filling ingredients until smooth, scoop small spoonfuls onto parchment, freeze 30–45 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), line baking sheets.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
  5. Add egg, strawberry extract (or Jello powder), and food coloring; mix well.
  6. Add dry ingredients, mix to form a soft dough. Stir in freeze-dried strawberries or white chips if using.
  7. Chill dough 20–30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Scoop dough balls, flatten, place a frozen cheesecake dollop in center, wrap and seal thoroughly.
  9. Arrange cookies on sheet, bake 12–14 minutes until edges set and lightly golden.
  10. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Use freeze-dried strawberries or strawberry extract to enhance flavor without adding moisture.
  • Chill both dough and filling ahead to prevent leaks during baking.
  • Add lemon zest to filling for extra tang.
  • Use white chocolate chips or swirl jam into dough for variation.
  • Store cookies chilled and reheat to room temperature before serving.

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