Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of creamy cheesecake with sweet, soft cookies. Packed with freeze-dried strawberries and a smooth cheesecake center, these cookies are the ultimate indulgence for any dessert lover. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup strawberry jam or puree
Instructions
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Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and strawberry jam/puree until smooth. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the cookie dough.
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Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Stir in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Form the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it, and add about ½ teaspoon of the cheesecake filling in the center.
- Top with another tablespoon of dough and seal the edges to form a ball.
- Place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
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Serve:
- Enjoy your freshly baked Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies!
Notes
- Chilling the dough is important for shaping the cookies and ensuring they don’t spread too much during baking.
- If you want to add a bit more flavor, you can add a little extra vanilla extract to the cheesecake filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg