Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet strawberries and creamy cheesecake with these irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these soft and chewy treats will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With a luscious cream cheese filling nestled inside each cookie, every bite bursts with fresh strawberry flavor. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply enjoying a cozy evening at home, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Plus, they are easy to make, making them an ideal choice for bakers of all skill levels. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these homemade delights today!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (tightly packed)
- 2 eggs
- 3 ⅔ cups gluten-free flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup finely diced strawberries
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of the cream cheese mixture onto a parchment-lined baking pan and freeze.
- In a clean mixer, combine cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar; beat for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Add eggs and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, and vanilla until a thick dough forms; fold in diced strawberries.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F; scoop dough into balls on parchment-lined pans and create indents.
- Place cream cheese balls in indents and seal the dough around them.
- Bake for about 11-12 minutes; let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg