Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies, where soft cookie dough embraces a luscious cheesecake filling and bursts of fruity strawberry goodness. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies combine a chewy texture with a creamy center, making them an irresistible treat for dessert lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- ¼ cup strawberry jam or puree
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry jam until smooth. Refrigerate.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually combine with the wet mixture and fold in crushed strawberries.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Assemble cookies by placing cheesecake filling between two layers of cookie dough, sealing edges tightly.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden around the edges. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg