Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft cookies with sweet strawberry bits and creamy cheesecake filling for an irresistible dessert experience.
# What You Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
→ Cheesecake Filling
10 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Topping
13 - 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
06 - Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries until evenly distributed.
07 - Combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
08 - Scoop 1 tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten slightly in your hand, and place 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center. Cover with a second tablespoon of dough, sealing the edges to enclose the filling. Roll into a ball and place on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
09 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Sprinkle with extra crushed freeze-dried strawberries if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cheesecake center stays creamy and surprising even after baking
- Freeze-dried strawberries give real fruit flavor without making the dough soggy
02 -
- Seal the dough edges really well or the cheesecake filling will leak during baking
- The centers will look underbaked when you pull them out but they firm up as they cool
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop to get evenly sized dough portions that bake at the same rate
- Crush the freeze-dried strawberries right before using for the freshest flavor