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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

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These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat combining creamy cheesecake filling with sweet strawberry jam swirled into tender, soft cookie dough. Baked to perfection with a light sugar coating, these cookies offer a luscious and fruity flavor perfect for dessert or snacking.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Filling

  • 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
  • 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Strawberry Jam

  • 12 oz (340 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar

Cookie Dough

  • 2 3/4 cups (344 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, very softened
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar, for rolling dough in

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine cold cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to beat until fluffy and sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Scoop filling into 18 portions of 2 teaspoons each onto the baking sheet and slightly flatten each portion to form thick discs. Freeze until completely frozen.
  2. Make Strawberry Jam: In a medium pot over medium heat, combine diced strawberries and sugar. Cook for approximately 45 minutes, smashing the strawberries halfway through and stirring continuously towards the end to prevent sticking. The jam should reduce to about 1/3 cup (80 ml) thick consistency. Remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dry Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to beat softened butter and granulated sugar on high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix on medium speed until pale and very fluffy, around 1–2 minutes.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed just until combined.
  7. Layer and Fold Jam into Dough: Push 3/4 of the dough to one side of the bowl. Flatten 1/4 of the dough on the bottom, spoon 1/4 of the strawberry jam onto it, top with another 1/4 of dough, and repeat layering jam and dough two more times. Cut the dough into quarters with a rubber spatula, folding gently to create pockets of jam without fully mixing it in.
  8. Shape Cookies with Cheesecake Filling: Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out 18 dough portions. Slightly flatten each portion, place one frozen cheesecake disc in the center, and completely encase it with the dough, shaping each into a slightly flattened disc. Roll dough discs in the reserved granulated sugar.
  9. Bake Cookies: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, baking 6 at a time for 11–12 minutes. Immediately after baking, use a large circular cookie cutter to shape cookies perfectly round.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Freezing the cheesecake filling discs before assembly is key to prevent the filling from melting during baking.
  • Smashing the strawberries halfway through cooking ensures a smooth jam texture with some chunky bits.
  • Use room temperature egg and softened butter for best mixing results and cookie texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients to keep the cookies tender.
  • Shaping the cookies with a cutter right after baking ensures uniform and attractive appearance.

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