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Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

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Follow this recipe to make trendy, delicious cookies featuring a buttery base, a creamy cheesecake filling, and real strawberry flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. For the cheesecake filling, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in the crushed freeze-dried strawberry powder and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
  5. Take about 2 tablespoons of the cookie dough and flatten it in your palm. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cheesecake filling in the center. Gently fold the dough around the filling, sealing it completely to form a ball. Place the ball on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look slightly soft.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cool, lightly dust the tops with powdered sugar or add a small dollop of fresh strawberry jam if desired.

Notes

  • For the best strawberry flavor, use high-quality freeze-dried strawberries for the filling powder.
  • If using fresh strawberries in the dough, ensure they are chopped very small so they do not cause the dough to spread too much.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping if your kitchen is warm; this helps prevent spreading during baking.

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