Description
Strawberry cheesecake stuffed cookies are soft, chewy cookies with a creamy strawberry cheesecake center. Each bite delivers a rich, tangy surprise, making them a fun and indulgent twist on classic cookies.
Ingredients
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp strawberry jam or preserves
- Optional: 1 tbsp crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 3/4 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and strawberry jam until smooth. Freeze teaspoon-sized portions for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture to form dough.
- Fold in white chocolate chips if using. Scoop dough, flatten slightly, and wrap around frozen cream cheese filling.
- Place on baking sheet and chill for 15–20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set. Cool on pan before transferring to rack.
Notes
- Ensure the cheesecake filling is well-frozen to prevent leaking during baking.
- Use thick jam or preserves for best consistency.
- Dough can be made ahead and chilled or frozen for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
