Description
These cookies are made with a sweet strawberry dough wrapped around a smooth cheesecake center. When baked, they become soft on the outside, gooey inside, and irresistibly indulgent — perfect for strawberry lovers and cheesecake fans alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 115 g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- For the Strawberry Cookie Dough:
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp strawberry purée or strawberry jam
- Red food coloring (optional, for vibrant color)
- ½ cup (80 g) chopped fresh or freeze-dried strawberries
- For Rolling:
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp crushed freeze-dried strawberries (optional, for color)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop into small teaspoon-sized portions onto parchment paper and freeze for 30–45 minutes until firm.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and strawberry purée/jam; mix until combined. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, then add to wet ingredients. Fold in chopped strawberries. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Assemble the Cookies: Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of cookie dough, flatten slightly in your palm. Place one frozen cheesecake ball in the center and wrap the dough around it, sealing edges completely. Roll each dough ball in the sugar mixture.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but centers are soft. Let cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Ensure the cheesecake filling is frozen solid before wrapping with cookie dough.
- Chilling the cookie dough helps prevent spreading during baking.
- For a more vibrant color, add red food coloring to the dough.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg