Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, where creamy cheesecake filling meets soft, chewy cookies. These treats are perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to afternoon snacks. With a unique twist from fresh strawberries and an easy-to-follow recipe, these cookies will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire. The irresistible combination of sweet and tangy flavors makes each bite a moment of pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs
- 3 ⅔ cups gluten-free flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup finely diced strawberries
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth to create the filling.
- Scoop out teaspoon-sized balls of the cream cheese mixture and freeze.
- In another bowl, mix cold butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, then incorporate flour, baking soda, vanilla, and salt until combined.
- Fold in diced strawberries and chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking pans with parchment paper.
- Form cookie balls around frozen cream cheese filling, sealing well.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until just set; allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg