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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are a must-try dessert!

Indulge in these soft and chewy strawberry cookies, each encasing a luscious cream cheese filling that mimics the classic cheesecake flavor. With bursts of fresh strawberries in every bite, these cookies offer a delightful twist on traditional desserts.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 filled cookies​
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 4 ounces 113g cream cheese, softened​
  • 2 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar​
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream​⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract​
For the Strawberry Cookie Dough:
  • 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, softened​
  • 1 cup 200g light brown sugar, firmly packed​
  • ½ cup 100g granulated sugar​
  • 2 large eggs room temperature​
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract​
  • 3 ⅓ cups 410g all-purpose flour​
  • 1 cup 112g graham cracker crumbs​
  • 2 tablespoons 18g cornstarch​
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  • 2 teaspoons baking powder​
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  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda​
  • ½ teaspoon salt​
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries diced​
  • ½ cup strawberry jam​

Method
 

Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar, mixing until smooth.​
  2. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated.​Sugar Spun Run
  3. Line a small baking sheet with wax paper. Using a teaspoon, scoop out portions of the cream cheese mixture onto the prepared sheet, creating approximately 12 dollops.​
  4. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and let the cream cheese filling firm up for at least 30 minutes.​
Prepare the Strawberry Cookie Dough:
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.​
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.​
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, graham cracker crumbs, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.​
  5. Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries.​
Assemble the Cookies:
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.​
  2. Using a large cookie scoop or your hands, portion out the cookie dough into balls, approximately 2 tablespoons each.​
  3. Flatten each dough ball slightly and place a frozen cream cheese filling portion in the center.​
  4. Enclose the filling by wrapping the dough around it, ensuring no cream cheese is exposed.​
  5. Place the filled dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.​
Bake the Cookies:
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden.​
  2. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Storage: Due to the cream cheese filling, store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for optimal texture and flavor.
  • Freezing Instructions: Unbaked, filled cookie dough balls can be frozen for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding an additional 1-2 minutes to the baking time.
  • Alternative Coatings: Instead of red sanding sugar, consider rolling the dough balls in powdered sugar for a crinkle effect or in granulated sugar for added texture.

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