Description

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the rich taste of cream cheese with fresh strawberries, creating a delightful treat that’s sure to impress. With easy preparation and delicious flavor, they’re perfect for gatherings or simple indulgence at home.

Ingredients

Scale

6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
12 oz (340 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
2 3/4 cups (344 g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, very softened
1 egg, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar, for rolling dough in

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix cold cream cheese, 3 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla using an electric mixer until fluffy and sugar dissolves.
Scoop filling into 18 portions, flatten slightly, and freeze until completely frozen.
In a medium pot, combine diced strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar over medium heat. Cook for about 45 minutes, smashing strawberries halfway through until you have a thick jam. Chill in the refrigerator afterwards.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in the egg and 2 tsp vanilla, mixing until pale and fluffy.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
Divide the dough, flatten a portion, spoon on 1/4 of the strawberry jam, and layer with more dough, repeating until all ingredients are used. Do not fully mix, but create pockets of jam.
Scoop out 18 portions of the dough, encasing a cheesecake disc in each. Roll in granulated sugar.
Bake 6 cookies at a time for 11–12 minutes. Use a large cookie cutter to shape while hot. Cool on a rack before serving.

Notes

Make sure to completely freeze the cheesecake filling for better encasement in the cookie dough.
The strawberry jam can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 200
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg