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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

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These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine soft, flavorful strawberry-infused cookie dough with a creamy cheesecake filling center. Coated in sugar and baked to perfection, they offer a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and buttery flavors with a luscious melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Butter, softened
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon Strawberry extract
  • 1 teaspoon Red or pink food coloring (optional)
  • 2½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt (omit if using salted butter)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1 cup Cream cheese, softened
  • ⅔ cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Topping

  • About 1 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Drop 1 to 2 teaspoon-sized dollops onto a parchment-lined tray and place in the freezer for 30 to 60 minutes to firm up.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar together until the mixture turns light and fluffy, which takes about 3 minutes. This step is crucial for a tender texture.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and optional red or pink food coloring into the creamed butter and sugar. Mix thoroughly until all wet ingredients are fully combined.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture on low speed. Mix until just combined, ensuring the dough remains thick and not sticky to the touch.
  5. Stuff Cookies: Flatten about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough, place a frozen cheesecake filling dollop in the center, and seal the dough completely around it. Roll the sealed dough into a smooth ball and coat the outside evenly with granulated sugar.
  6. Bake: Arrange the prepared cookie balls on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Bake until the edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to let the cheesecake filling firm up inside before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature ingredients where specified to ensure smooth mixing.
  • The red or pink food coloring is optional but enhances the strawberry theme visually.
  • Chilling the cream cheese filling dollops is essential to prevent leakage during baking.
  • If using salted butter, omit the additional salt for balanced flavor.
  • Allow cookies to cool fully on the baking sheet to keep the filling intact and creamy.

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