Description
Deliciously soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center, perfect for a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1 teaspoon red or pink food coloring (optional)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
- For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Drop rounded teaspoons onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about three minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and optional food coloring until fully combined and smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Stuff Your Cookies: Flatten about two tablespoons of cookie dough in your palm, place a frozen cheesecake dollop in the center, fold, seal, and roll in sugar.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies spaced two inches apart for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on baking sheet.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using light cream cheese. You can substitute the sugars with coconut sugar for a refined sugar-free treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake, cookies, dessert, sweet treat, baking