Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with strawberry flavor. Each bite is filled with a luscious cheesecake center, making them an irresistible treat for any dessert lover!
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup strawberry jam or puree
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry jam or puree until smooth. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the cookie dough.
2️⃣ Make the Cookie Dough:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
3️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
4️⃣ Chill the Dough:
Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
5️⃣ Assemble the Cookies:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop 1 tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, and place ½ teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center. Top with another tablespoon of flattened dough and pinch the edges to seal. Roll into a smooth ball.
6️⃣ Bake:
Arrange the stuffed cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the Dough: Helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- Freeze-Dried Strawberries: Give the cookies a concentrated strawberry flavor. You can pulse them in a food processor or crush them in a bag with a rolling pin.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins