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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies with Creamy Filling

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft and chewy with a luscious cream cheese filling and bursts of fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Use full-fat for the best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Substituting with brown sugar can enhance flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Opt for high-quality extract for best results.
For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour may alter texture slightly.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Do not substitute with baking soda.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt A pinch of sea salt can add a gourmet touch.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Margarine can be used, but taste may differ.
  • 1 large Egg For vegan options, use flaxseed meal as an egg substitute.
  • 1 cup Diced Fresh Strawberries Frozen strawberries may affect dough consistency.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • cookie scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
  1. Beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Scoop into small balls, freeze for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Cookie Dough
  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the egg and vanilla.
Combine the Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined, then fold in fresh strawberries.
Form the Cookies
  1. Portion the dough into balls, create indentations, fill with cream cheese, seal, and roll smooth.
Chill and Bake
  1. Chill the cookies for 30 minutes, then bake at 350°F for 14-16 minutes until golden around the edges.
Cool the Cookies
  1. Let cookies sit for 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients, and ensure to follow chilling steps for perfect cookies.

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