Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Ingredients
- 6 ozcream cheese
softened
- ⅓ cpowdered sugar
- 3 call-purpose flour
spooned and leveled
- 1 tspbaking powder
- ½ tspbaking soda
- 1 csalted sweet cream butter
softened
- ⅝ cgranulated sugar
- ⅓ clight brown sugar
packed
- 1 ½ tsppure vanilla extract
- ½ tspstrawberry extract
- 1 largeegg
room temperature
- 1egg white
- 1 cfresh strawberries
capped, cored and finely chopped
- 1 tbspall-purpose flour
Directions
Cream cheese filling
- 1
Using a small mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese for 30 seconds until smooth.
- 2
Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low and beat in the powdered sugar. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for an additional 30 seconds until smooth.
- 3
Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 4
Scoop out 1½ teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Space the dollops 2 inches apart. Place the baking sheet in the freezer while you prepare the cookie dough.
Strawberry cookie dough
- 1
Add the flour, baking soda, and baking powder to a medium-sized mixing bowl, and whisk to combine.
- 2
Using either a stand mixer or a medium-sized mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the softened butter for 1 to 1½ minutes until smooth.
- 3
Add the sugars and continue to mix for 1 minute until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add the vanilla extract and the strawberry extract, and mix just until combined.
- 5
Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each egg.
- 6
Lower the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients 1 cup at a time. Mix just until incorporated.
- 7
Toss the chopped strawberries in the 1 tablespoon of flour.
- 8
Fold in the strawberries. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- 9
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set them aside.
- 10
Scoop out 3 tablespoons of cookie dough. Place the dough 3 inches apart. There will be 6 cookies per baking sheet.
- 11
Using your thumb or 1 teaspoon measuring spoon, make a divot in the center of each cookie.
- 12
Remove the cream cheese dollops from the freezer.
- 13
Place 1 of the cream cheese dollops into the divot in the center of the cookie dough.
- 14
Gently press down and shape the dough around the cream cheese ball, encasing the cream cheese. Repeat with the remaining dough balls. Bake for 15 to 16 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to rest on the cookie sheet for 10 to 12 minutes before moving the cookies to a cooling rack to completely cool.
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
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About this Recipe
Imagine the creamy, tangy delight of cheesecake perfectly blended with the comforting chewiness of a cookie. These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies deliver exactly that, offering all the beloved flavors of a classic dessert in a portable, bite-sized treat.
What makes these cookies truly special is the thoughtful combination of softened cream cheese in the dough, which imparts that characteristic cheesecake tang and tender crumb. Paired with a generous amount of fresh strawberries and both vanilla and strawberry extract, every bite is a balanced symphony of sweet, creamy, and fruity notes.
Get ready for a dessert experience that truly captures the essence of a strawberry cheesecake. You'll find a cookie that's wonderfully soft and chewy, with a rich, buttery base that melts in your mouth. Throughout each cookie, vibrant pockets of finely chopped fresh strawberries burst with juicy sweetness, providing a delightful textural contrast. The subtle tang from the cream cheese perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the fruit, making these cookies irresistible.
While fresh strawberries are ideal for their bright flavor, you can certainly experiment with other finely chopped berries like raspberries or blueberries if you're looking for a twist. For a different flavor profile, consider swapping a portion of the pure vanilla extract for almond extract. If you don't have light brown sugar, an equal amount of granulated sugar can be used, though it will slightly alter the texture.
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are perfect for potlucks, parties, or simply as a special treat to brighten an afternoon. They pair wonderfully with a cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk, offering a sophisticated yet comforting end to any meal.