Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine irresistible flavor with a simple prep, featuring creamy filling and fresh strawberries. Perfect for gatherings or sweet treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz cream cheese, cold
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar, for rolling
- 12 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, very softened
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and vanilla; freeze until firm.
- Cook diced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar until thickened into jam; chill.
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and prepare baking sheets.
- Beat softened butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy; mix in egg and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet, then layer dough with jam to create a swirl effect.
- Scoop portions, insert cheesecake filling, and roll in sugar.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes until golden; cool on wire rack.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture in filling.
Chill dough before baking to maintain shape.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg