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Delicious strawberry cheesecake cookies with creamy frosting and fresh strawberries.

Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberry Cookies

Delicious cookies with a soft texture hiding a tangy cheesecake center and fresh strawberry pieces, creating an indulgent handheld dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup butter, softened Use room temperature for easy creaming.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature for better emulsification.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries Pat dry if very juicy.
For the cheesecake filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for a creamier texture.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Can reduce for less sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
  6. For the cheesecake filling, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, add a dollop of cheesecake filling, and cover with more dough, sealing the edges well.
  2. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets with space between them.
  3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 140mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10g

Notes

Refrigerate cookies containing cream cheese for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze cookies for up to 2 months. To refresh, warm in a 300°F oven for 5-8 minutes.

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