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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

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Strawberry cheesecake cookies combine the soft, chewy texture of cookies with a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling and the sweet flavor of strawberries. They’re perfect for parties, dessert trays, or a decadent snack.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (or 1–2 tsp strawberry extract)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped fresh strawberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  5. Blend in crushed freeze-dried strawberries or strawberry extract until evenly mixed.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
  7. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar to form the filling.
  8. Scoop dough into balls, flatten slightly, and place a small spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center. Wrap dough around the filling and seal well.
  9. Place filled dough balls on prepared baking sheet. Chill for 10 minutes for best results.
  10. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill filled cookie dough before baking to prevent leaking.Use full-fat block cream cheese for best texture.Freeze unbaked dough balls for longer storage and bake from frozen.Add lemon zest for a citrus twist.Drizzle melted chocolate over baked cookies for extra flair.

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