Description
Strawberry cheesecake cookies are a delightful blend of soft, chewy cookies infused with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh strawberries and rich cheesecake filling. These vibrant treats are perfect for any occasion, guaranteed to impress your friends and family. With their beautiful pink swirls and creamy centers, they offer a moment of joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (diced)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture. Gently fold in diced strawberries.
- In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared sheets, creating indentations in each ball. Fill with cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For variations, swap strawberries for blueberries or raspberries. Drizzle melted white chocolate on top for an extra indulgent touch.