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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

  • Author: linda
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 10 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the rich flavors of cheesecake with the chewiness of cookies, offering a delightful twist on a classic dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups diced strawberries
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  2. Scoop the filling into 10 discs and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Freeze the cheesecake filling for at least 1 hour.
  4. In a medium pot, cook diced strawberries and 1/3 cup sugar for about 20 minutes until thickened.
  5. Chill the strawberry jam while preparing the cookie dough.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  8. In another bowl, beat the softened butter, 3/4 cup sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  9. Add the eggs and remaining vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
  10. Combine dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
  11. Gently fold in the chilled strawberry jam.
  12. Using a cookie scoop, form dough into 10 cookies and flatten to 1/4 inch thick.
  13. Add a frozen cheesecake disk in the center of each dough disk and seal completely.
  14. Roll each cookie in the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
  15. Bake for 12-15 minutes until firm but soft in the center.
  16. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and coconut sugar. Serve with ice cream or pack in lunchboxes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: cookies, cheesecake, dessert, strawberries, baking

Find it online: https://magfen.com/strawberry-cheesecake-cookies-recipe/