Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect blend of chewy cookie dough and a luscious cream cheese filling. These cookies are not just a dessert; they’re an experience, combining the sweet, tangy flavor of strawberries with the rich creaminess of cheesecake. Ideal for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to cozy evenings at home—these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this stunning treat that is both visually appealing and mouthwateringly delicious.
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 or all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup finely diced strawberries
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, blend softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Scoop out small balls of the cream cheese mixture and freeze them.
- In another bowl, mix cold butter with sugars until fluffy, then add eggs and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, vanilla extract, and diced strawberries to form the dough.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Shape cookie dough around frozen cream cheese balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes or until just set in the middle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg