Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, where the sweetness of strawberries meets the creaminess of cheesecake. These soft, chewy cookies are filled with a luscious cream cheese center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a holiday gathering, a cozy night in, or a picnic treat—these cookies offer a refreshing burst of strawberry flavor that everyone will adore. With an easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can impress their friends and family with this delectable dessert. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and watch as they quickly 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 (tightly packed)
- 2 eggs
- 3 ⅔ cups gluten-free flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup finely diced strawberries
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy; scoop into balls and freeze.
- In a stand mixer, combine cold butter, sugars, and eggs; mix until combined.
- Add remaining dry ingredients to form cookie dough; fold in strawberries and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough onto a lined baking pan, create indents, place frozen cream cheese balls inside, and seal.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes until set; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg