Description
Delicious cookies with a creamy cheesecake filling and a delightful strawberry flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1 teaspoon red or pink food coloring (optional)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- About 1 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drop 1 to 2 teaspoon-sized dollops onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter along with the brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and food coloring (if using) until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt on low speed until thick and smooth.
- Stuff Cookies: Take about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten it, and place a cheesecake dollop in the center. Seal and roll into a ball, then coat in granulated sugar.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), place the cookie balls on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set. Allow to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or refrigerated for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped cookies for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, cheesecake, strawberry, dessert, baking