Description
Soft, chewy cookies with a creamy cheesecake filling that tastes just like strawberry cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1 teaspoon red or pink food coloring (optional)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for filling
- About 1 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drop 1-2 teaspoon dollops onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30-60 minutes.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla, strawberry extract, and optional food coloring until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Slowly integrate the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt on low speed until just combined.
- Stuff Cookies: Take 2 tablespoons of the dough, flatten it, and place a frozen cheesecake dollop in the center. Wrap the dough around it, roll into a smooth ball, and coat in granulated sugar.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set, and the centers remain soft. Allow to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for about a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, cheesecake, strawberry, baking, sweet treat