Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies featuring a creamy cheesecake center and bursts of homemade strawberry jam, all enveloped in a soft, sugar-dusted cookie. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, this recipe combines classic cheesecake flavors with fresh strawberries in a unique cookie form.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 18-24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 6 oz cream cheese, cold
- 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Jam
- 12 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
Cookie Dough
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, very softened
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar, for rolling dough in
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, mix cold cream cheese with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Shape the mixture into small discs on parchment paper and freeze until solid to retain shape during baking.
- Make Strawberry Jam: Combine finely diced strawberries and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a medium pot. Cook over medium heat for about 45 minutes, mashing strawberries halfway through to create a chunky jam. Cool the jam in the refrigerator thoroughly before use.
- Mix Cookie Dough: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, cream softened butter with 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Incorporate Strawberry Jam: Spread the dough out and dollop the chilled strawberry jam in quarters. Fold the dough lightly to create pockets of jam throughout without fully mixing.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop portions of dough and flatten each slightly. Place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center, then carefully wrap the dough around to enclose the filling completely. Roll each cookie in 1/4 cup granulated sugar for a sparkling finish.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies six at a time for 11-12 minutes until golden. While warm, press cookies gently with a round cutter to perfect their shape. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Freezing the cheesecake filling before baking is crucial to prevent melting and maintain distinct creamy centers.
- Use fresh strawberries for the jam to ensure the best flavor and texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the cookies soft and tender rather than tough.
- Flatten dough portions slightly before baking to promote even spreading and baking.
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