Description
Treat yourself to the delightful experience of Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, where the soft sweetness of a fresh cookie meets the creamy decadence of cheesecake filling. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or indulging in a personal treat. The combination of fresh strawberries and rich cream cheese creates a luscious flavor profile that will impress anyone who takes a bite. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even novice bakers can whip up these scrumptious cookies with minimal effort, making them a go-to dessert for celebrations or cozy evenings alike.
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
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Freeze small balls of the cream cheese mixture on a parchment-lined baking pan.
- Make the cookie dough by beating cold butter with both sugars until smooth; then mix in eggs.
- Combine remaining ingredients, then fold in diced strawberries and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and shape cookies around frozen cream cheese balls.
- Bake for 11 to 12 minutes or until set but not browned.
- Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg