Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of soft, chewy cookies stuffed with a creamy strawberry cheesecake filling. These Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion, offering a deliciously fruity twist that will satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or puree
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry jam or puree until smooth. Cover and refrigerate the filling while you prepare the cookie dough.
- Prepare the Cookies:
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Chill the Dough: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Fill the Cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, and place a small dollop of the cheesecake filling in the center. Top with another tablespoon of flattened dough, pinch the edges to seal, and roll into a ball.
- Bake the Cookies: Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is well-softened for a smooth filling.
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, use additional strawberry jam or puree.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg