Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect marriage of soft, chewy cookies and a luscious cream cheese filling. These cookies are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy evening at home. Not only easy to prepare, but they also allow for customization with various fruits or flavors. With a gluten-free option available, these cookies can be enjoyed by everyone!
Ingredients
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- 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 flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup finely diced strawberries
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Freeze teaspoon-sized balls of the filling on a parchment-lined pan.
- For the cookie dough, beat together cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and mix until combined.
- Stir in dry ingredients until a thick dough forms; fold in diced strawberries.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line another baking pan with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto the pan, create indents, and fill with cream cheese mixture; seal the dough around it.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until set; cool before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg