Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine the luscious flavor of strawberries with a creamy cream cheese filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Fresh strawberries are recommended for 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, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined, folding in the chopped strawberries.
Assembly
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared sheets, creating a small indentation in the center of each dough ball.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fill each indentation with a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are light golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
Serve warm for a gooey cream cheese filling. Store in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature or refrigerate for a week.