Description
Sweet indulgence meets classic dessert in these strawberry cheesecake cookies, blending creamy cheesecake notes with fresh strawberry essence. Crumbly, rich cookies promise a delightful escape that melts in your mouth, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese
Cookie Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1 teaspoon red/pink food coloring (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional if using salted butter)
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft the cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until silky and uniform. Transfer mixture to a piping bag or container, then freeze for 60 minutes until solidly chilled.
- Create cookie dough by blending softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until airy and pale. Incorporate egg, vanilla and strawberry extracts, and optional food coloring, mixing thoroughly. Separately combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, adjusting flour if dough feels excessively tacky.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten cookie dough into circular discs, positioning frozen cream cheese filling at center. Carefully encase filling with additional dough, sealing edges completely. Roll into spherical shapes and dust with granulated sugar.
- Arrange cookie spheres across baking sheet, maintaining 2-inch intervals. Bake 12-15 minutes until edges transform golden and centers remain tender. Monitor closely to prevent excessive browning.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transition to wire cooling rack. Serve warm or at ambient temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Freeze the cream cheese filling thoroughly to prevent leaking during baking and ensure a smooth, creamy center.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and egg to create a more uniform and well-blended cookie dough.
- Control cookie texture by adjusting flour – add more if dough feels too sticky to maintain perfect shape and prevent spreading.
- Experiment with different extracts like almond or lemon to create unique flavor variations of these delightful stuffed cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 76 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg