Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Delightful soft, chewy cookies filled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped Use fresh for best flavor
For the cheesecake filling
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- For the cheesecake filling, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Scoop cookie dough onto a baking sheet, making an indentation in the center of each.
- Fill the indentation with a small amount of cheesecake filling.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage, up to a month. Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and room temperature butter and cream cheese for smoothness. Variations include adding chocolate chips or other fruits.