Description

Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies that combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet and fruity flavor of strawberries, all in a soft, chewy cookie.

Ingredients

Scale

Butter

softened – 1 cup

Brown sugar

packed – ¼ cup

Granulated sugar – 1 cup

1 large egg

room temperature

Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons

Strawberry extract – ½ teaspoon

Red or pink food coloring (optional) – 1 teaspoon

All-purpose flour – 2½ cups

Baking soda – 1 teaspoon

Baking powder – ½ teaspoon

Salt – ¼ teaspoon (omit if using salted butter)

Cream cheese

softened – 1 cup

Powdered sugar – ⅔ cup

Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

Granulated sugar – about 1 cup (for rolling)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and food coloring (if using) until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth to create the filling.
Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough into your hand, flatten it, and place a small spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center. Enfold the dough around the filling and roll it into a ball.
Roll each cookie ball in granulated sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a colorful twist, adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired shade. Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg

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