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