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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Soft strawberry cookies with a creamy cheesecake filling—an easy and romantic Valentine’s Day treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cookie Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla; freeze small scoops.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients including crushed strawberries.
  3. Cream butter and sugar, then add egg and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough.
  5. Wrap dough around frozen cheesecake filling.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes.

Notes

Refrigerate cookies due to cheesecake filling.