Name: Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 oz cold cream cheese; 3 tbsp granulated sugar (for cheesecake filling); 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling); 12 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced; 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for strawberry jam); 2.75 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 cup granulated sugar (for cookie dough); 1 cup very softened unsalted butter; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2 tsp vanilla extract (for cookie dough); 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling dough)

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

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Delicious cookies with a creamy cheesecake center and fresh strawberry burst, perfect for any occasion.

Author: zayn
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Yield: 18 cookies
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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6 oz cold cream cheese
3 tbsp granulated sugar (for cheesecake filling)
0.5 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
12 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
0.25 cup granulated sugar (for strawberry jam)
2.75 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar (for cookie dough)
1 cup very softened unsalted butter
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract (for cookie dough)
0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling dough)

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Instructions

Mix the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Scoop this mixture into 18 discs and freeze until solid.
Combine the diced strawberries and 0.25 cup of sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 45 minutes, mashing the strawberries halfway through. Once thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup, chill completely.
Cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and beat until pale.
Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
Layer the cookie dough and the chilled strawberry jam by adding them in quarters to create swirls—don’t overmix!
Scoop the dough into 18 balls. Flatten each ball, place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center, and wrap the dough around it. Roll in granulated sugar and flatten slightly.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11–12 minutes. Let them cool on the baking pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese. Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor, but frozen ones can work in a pinch.

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