Description
Experience the taste of summer with these Irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies! With a delightful blend of sweet strawberries and creamy cheesecake filling enveloped in a perfectly golden exterior, each cookie is a bite-sized treat that brings comfort and joy. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and a splash of vanilla until creamy.
- Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, making an indent in each scoop to add cheesecake filling before topping with more dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg