Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of strawberries, cream cheese, and white chocolate with these scrumptious Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies. These soft, chewy cookies are filled with a creamy center, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for cream cheese filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, mix the chilled cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Place small teaspoon-sized scoops of the mixture on a plate and freeze for 15–20 minutes.
- Assemble the cookies: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough, flatten slightly, and place a cream cheese ball in the center. Wrap the dough around the filling and roll into a ball. Place on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are just set. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese filling is well chilled to prevent leaking during baking.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
