Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
A delightful twist on strawberry cheesecake and cookies, these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are crispy on the edges and soft in the middle with a creamy cheesecake surprise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then, add the 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
- Scoop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Spoon the cream cheese filling onto the center of each unbaked cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with a chocolate glaze before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry, cheesecake, cookies, dessert, baking