Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Delicious cookies that combine the rich flavors of cheesecake and the freshness of strawberries, featuring a creamy filling.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level when measuring.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped fresh strawberries.
Baking
- Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Make an indentation in each cookie dough ball and fill with cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze them.