Description
Delight in these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Delights, a perfect blend of soft, buttery cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center and bursts of fresh strawberries. These treats are ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet snack any time.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later incorporation.
- Cream butter and sugars: Using a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add egg and vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, and continue mixing until fully blended.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in strawberries: Gently fold the finely chopped fresh strawberries into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly.
- Prepare cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and sour cream until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Shape cookies and fill centers: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Using the back of a spoon or your fingertip, create a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill with cheesecake mixture: Add about a teaspoon of the cheesecake filling into each indentation, making sure not to overfill.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown.
- Cool cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the cookies onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Fresh strawberries add the best flavor, but frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.