Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, where soft, chewy cookies envelop a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling infused with fresh strawberries. Perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to casual afternoons—these cookies are a sweet twist on traditional flavors that friends and family will love. With their vibrant taste and beautiful presentation, they’re not just treats; they’re a celebration of sweetness and joy in every bite. Easy to make and customizable for dietary preferences, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
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 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup finely diced strawberries
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Scoop into teaspoon-sized balls and freeze.
- Cream cold butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time until blended.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and vanilla extract until combined. Fold in diced strawberries.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes, then preheat oven to 350°F.
- Form dough balls on parchment-lined pans, creating indents for the cream cheese filling.
- Place cream cheese balls into indents and seal dough around them.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes or until set. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg