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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Delightful cookies filled with juicy strawberries and a creamy cheesecake center, perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup strawberries, chopped Use fresh strawberries for best flavor
For the cheesecake filling
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
  6. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
  7. For the cheesecake filling, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Baking
  1. Scoop out a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, place a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, and cover with another tablespoon of dough.
  2. Shape into a ball and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
  4. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before enjoying.

Notes

Serve these cookies warm for the ultimate experience with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. They stay fresh for about 3-5 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer. Let them cool properly to enhance texture and flavors.