Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
These delightful cookies combine the rich, creamy flavor of cheesecake with the sweet and tangy taste of strawberries, all wrapped up in a soft, chewy cookie.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Whisk
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat for best texture
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup Butter Room temperature
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup White Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Strawberry Extract Use sparingly
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Optional Ingredients
- 1-2 drops Red or Pink Food Coloring For vibrant color
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop into balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and strawberry extract. Mix well.
- Step 3: Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Step 4: Take a portion of dough, flatten it, place a frozen cream cheese ball in the center, and encase it with dough.
- Step 5: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are set.
- Step 6: Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a crunchy exterior, roll the dough balls in granulated sugar before baking.