Description
Indulge in these decadent strawberry cheesecake stuffed cookies, combining the rich, creamy goodness of cheesecake filling with the sweetness of fresh cookies. The subtle crunch of freeze-dried strawberries and the velvety texture of the cream cheese filling make these cookies an irresistible treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Strawberry jam or puree
Instructions
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Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat together cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry jam until smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate the filling while preparing the cookie dough to allow it to firm up.
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Make the Cookie Dough:
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, then fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
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Assemble the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Flatten a tablespoon of cookie dough, add a small scoop of cheesecake filling in the center, and top with another piece of flattened dough.
- Seal the edges and roll the dough into a smooth ball.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Place the assembled cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, chill it for a little longer.
- These cookies are delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a warm cup of tea.
- Feel free to substitute strawberry jam with fresh strawberry puree for a more intense fruit flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American