Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, where the luscious flavor of strawberry cheesecake meets the comforting familiarity of cookies. These soft and sweet treats are bursting with fruity goodness, making them a perfect addition to any occasion—from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. Each cookie is filled with a creamy, dreamy center that elevates every bite into a heavenly experience. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or treating yourself, this easy recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs
- 3 ⅔ cups gluten-free flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup finely diced strawberries
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Freeze in teaspoon-sized balls.
- Make the cookie dough by combining cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a stand mixer; beat until smooth.
- Add eggs and mix until combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and vanilla until a thick dough forms; fold in diced strawberries.
- Chill cookie dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop cookie dough, press an indent in each ball, and place a frozen cream cheese ball inside before sealing.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until set but still soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg