Description
Sweet strawberry cheesecake cookies blend creamy cheesecake richness with classic cookie charm. Delicate strawberry swirls and cream cheese create irresistible bites that melt in your mouth, promising pure dessert bliss with each delightful crumb.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into small pieces
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft the luxurious cheesecake core by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until silky smooth. Delicately portion tiny dollops onto a parchment-lined tray, then freeze for a minimum of half an hour until solidly chilled.
- Create a tender cookie foundation by thoroughly blending softened butter and granulated sugar until airy and pale. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until harmoniously integrated.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate vessel. Gently introduce dry ingredients into the buttery mixture, stirring minimally to maintain delicate texture.
- Tenderly fold crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution of vibrant fruity and sweet elements.
- Preheat the oven to 350F, preparing a parchment-lined baking surface. Excavate generous cookie dough portions, flattening each into a delicate disc.
- Position a frozen cheesecake center precisely in the dough’s heart. Carefully envelop the filling, meticulously sealing edges to create a complete, enclosed treasure.
- Arrange cookies with ample spacing, allowing room for gentle expansion during baking. Slide into preheated oven and bake approximately 12-14 minutes until edges acquire a golden, appetizing hue.
- Remove from oven, permitting cookies to rest momentarily on baking sheet. Transfer to cooling rack, allowing residual heat to set centers while maintaining a luscious, tender consistency.
Notes
- Chill the cheesecake filling thoroughly to prevent leaking during baking, ensuring a perfect center surprise in every cookie bite.
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries finely to distribute flavor evenly and create a vibrant, fruity profile throughout the dough.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter to guarantee smooth mixing and consistent texture in both filling and cookie base.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same delightful texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg