Description
Sweet strawberry cheesecake cookies blend creamy cheesecake essence with classic cookie charm, creating an irresistible dessert that melts in your mouth. Crimson berry swirls and rich cream cheese promise a delightful treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese (for filling)
Flavoring and Extracts:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1 teaspoon red/pink food coloring (optional)
Binding and Coating Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter)
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (for filling)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare a velvety cream cheese filling by blending softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until uniformly smooth. Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and optional food coloring, mixing thoroughly.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, creating a soft, pliable dough. Adjust flour if needed to prevent excessive stickiness while maintaining tenderness.
- Scoop a small portion of dough, flatten into a disc, place a dollop of chilled cream cheese filling in the center, and carefully encase filling completely, sealing edges to prevent leakage.
- Roll each cookie dough ball in granulated sugar, creating a sparkling exterior. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the cream cheese filling thoroughly to prevent spreading during baking and maintain a perfect center.
- Use softened cream cheese at room temperature for smoother, easier blending without lumps.
- Keep dough slightly chilled before assembling to help maintain shape and prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 201 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg