Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies blend creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries in a soft chewy cookie, creating a delightful treat perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack at home. Easy to make, these cookies will bring joy to every occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 oz fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, very softened
- 1 room temperature egg
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar for rolling dough
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Shape into discs and freeze.
- Make strawberry jam by cooking diced strawberries with sugar until thick.
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃). Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- Cream together the butter and sugar, then add egg and remaining vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently until just incorporated.
- Layer cookie dough and jam, creating pockets without fully mixing.
- Shape into discs around the cheesecake filling and roll in sugar before baking.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until golden, cool, and serve.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Chill both cheesecake filling and dough to prevent spreading during baking.
Use frozen strawberries if fresh ones are unavailable, thaw and drain excess moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg