Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, where the creamy richness of cheesecake meets the chewy texture of cookies. Bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and a luscious cream cheese filling, these treats are perfect for any occasion—be it a casual afternoon snack or a festive gathering. Easy to make and visually impressive, they are sure to please both kids and adults alike. With an optional gluten-free twist, you can cater to various dietary needs without sacrificing taste. Enjoy these sweet bites that capture the essence of summer in every mouthful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (tightly packed)
- 2 eggs
- 3 ⅔ cups gluten-free flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup finely diced strawberries
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Scoop into teaspoon-sized balls and freeze.
- For the cookie dough, beat together cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in eggs until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt) and stir until a thick dough forms. Fold in diced strawberries.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Form cookies by scooping dough, creating an indent for a cream cheese ball, then sealing it inside.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until set in the middle. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg