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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies That Steal the Show

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries into an irresistible treat for all occasions.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: easy cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese cold for easy mixing
  • ¼ cup Granulated White Sugar sweetens the cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract adds flavor
For the Strawberry Jam
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries ripe for best sweetness
  • ¼ cup Granulated White Sugar to taste
For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour base for the cookies
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder helps the cookies rise
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda for fluffiness
  • ½ teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter very soft for easy creaming
  • 1 large Egg at room temperature
For Rolling
  • ¼ cup Granulated White Sugar adds sweetness and crunch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy and smooth. Portion into discs, wrap in plastic, and freeze for 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the Strawberry Jam: In a saucepan, combine diced strawberries and granulated sugar. Cook for 45 minutes until thick and jam-like. Allow to cool.
  3. Make the Cookie Dough: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and ¼ cup sugar until fluffy, then mix in egg and vanilla.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Gently fold cooled strawberry jam into cookie dough, creating swirls of jam.
  5. Assemble the Cookies: Scoop cookie dough, create a pocket, insert cheesecake disc, then seal and flatten.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll in sugar, place on baking sheets, and bake for 11-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  7. Cool the Cookies: Let cookies cool on sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Optional Serving Suggestion: Serve warm with powdered sugar for an extra touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to chill the cheesecake filling and watch the bake time closely to achieve desired texture.

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