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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, chewy cookies filled with a luscious cream cheese center and bursting with fruity flavor from crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Like a slice of strawberry cheesecake in cookie form, these are perfect for parties, holidays, or everyday indulgence.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12–14 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Scoop into small balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture to form a dough.
  6. Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips (if using).
  7. Scoop out portions of dough, flatten slightly, and place a frozen cream cheese ball in the center. Fold the dough around the filling and seal completely.
  8. Place stuffed dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill for 15–20 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12–14 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
  10. Let cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Swap freeze-dried strawberries with freeze-dried raspberries for a tart variation.
  • Use chocolate cookie dough for a chocolate-strawberry cheesecake twist.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies for extra indulgence.
  • Add graham cracker crumbs to the dough for a cheesecake crust flavor.

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