Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies. Each soft, buttery cookie boasts a luscious cream cheese filling and bursts of sweet strawberry, creating an unforgettable treat perfect for any occasion. From festive gatherings to cozy nights at home, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and uniquely delicious, they offer a fun twist on traditional cookies. With every bite, you’ll experience the creamy richness of cheesecake paired with the fruity freshness of strawberries—a match made in dessert heaven!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into small pieces
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth; set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the baking sheet, making an indentation in each ball to fill with cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool on wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg