Description
Soft, buttery strawberry cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center — like a handheld strawberry cheesecake in cookie form. Each bite combines fruity sweetness with tangy cream cheese goodness.
Ingredients
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for dough)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drop 1–2 teaspoon portions onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the finely diced strawberries gently to avoid overmixing or bleeding color.
- Divide the dough into portions. Flatten half slightly and place a frozen cream cheese disc in the center of each. Top with another dough portion and seal the edges completely.
- Chill assembled cookies for 10–15 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 12–17 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or cooled.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese filling is well frozen before baking to prevent leakage.
- Pat strawberries dry to avoid adding excess moisture to the dough.
- Chilling the dough before baking helps control spreading.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat briefly in the microwave to restore a gooey center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
