Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies – Sweet & Creamy Bites
Welcome to a delightful dessert experience with Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies – Sweet & Creamy Bites! These cookies combine the best of both worlds: the soft, chewy texture of a cookie paired with a luscious cheesecake filling, all infused with vibrant strawberry flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these treats will impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and even easier to devour, you’ll find yourself making them time and again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- ½ cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla to the creamed mixture; mix well. If using food coloring, add it now.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth; stir in strawberry jam.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared sheets and create an indentation in each cookie ball for the filling.
- Fill the indentations with cheesecake mixture before baking for about 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg