Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of cheesecake and cookies with this easy Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe. Imagine soft, chewy cookies bursting with real strawberry flavor and enveloped around a creamy cheesecake filling. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, making these treats ideal for any occasion—be it a birthday party, picnic, or simply as a sweet snack at home. With straightforward steps and minimal ingredients, even novice bakers can impress friends and family with this delicious dessert. Serve them warm, alongside fresh strawberries or a scoop of ice cream for an extra touch of joy!
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Freeze for 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy; add egg and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, folding in crushed strawberries.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Assemble cookies by flattening dough and adding cheesecake filling in the center before rolling into balls.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg