Description
These Irresistible Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft and chewy with a creamy cheesecake center. Bursting with sweet strawberry flavor, they’re the perfect dessert for any occasion. The combination of a strawberry cake mix and a rich cheesecake filling creates a delicious treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Scoop out teaspoon-sized portions of the filling and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Make the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in your palm.
- Place a frozen cheesecake filling ball in the center and wrap the dough around it, sealing it completely.
- Roll the dough into a smooth ball and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between cookies.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly puffed.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Freezing the filling: It’s important to freeze the cheesecake filling for at least 30 minutes to prevent it from melting into the dough while baking.
- Decoration: For extra flair, drizzle the cooled cookies with white chocolate or dust them with powdered sugar.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg