Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies – Sweet & Creamy Bites
Indulge in the delightful experience of Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies – Sweet & Creamy Bites. These cookies seamlessly blend a chewy cookie base with a luscious strawberry cream cheese filling, creating a sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Imagine biting into a soft, flavorful cookie filled with creamy cheesecake goodness, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert table. They are not only easy to make but also customizable with your favorite fruit jams. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or enjoying a cozy night in, these cookies will surely impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 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
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- Pink glaze (made with powdered sugar and a few drops of milk)
- Sparkling sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; whisk well.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
- For the cheesecake filling, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth, then fold in the strawberry jam.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet and create indentations for filling.
- Fill each indentation with the cheesecake mixture and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg