Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies. Combining the creamy richness of cheesecake and the sweet, tangy essence of fresh strawberries, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Their soft and chewy texture, paired with a luscious cream cheese filling, creates a treat that is both visually appealing and irresistibly tasty. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these cookies will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
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 or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup finely diced strawberries
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Start by beating softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy to make the filling.
- Scoop out small balls of the cream cheese mixture and freeze them while you prepare the cookie dough.
- In a stand mixer, combine cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in eggs.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, vanilla extract, and sea salt until a thick dough forms. Fold in diced strawberries.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before shaping it into balls around the frozen cream cheese filling.
- Bake at 350°F for 11 to 12 minutes until just set in the middle.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg