Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, thick, and filled with a tangy cream cheese center and fresh strawberries. A perfect dessert mashup that tastes like strawberry shortcake and cheesecake in one buttery, bakery-style cookie. Simple to make and impossible to forget!
Ingredients
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Optional: extra strawberry slices for topping
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and ½ tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop into teaspoon-sized portions and freeze for 30 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
5. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
6. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, and place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center. Wrap the dough around it and roll into a smooth ball.
7. Optional: Press a few strawberry slices on top for a bakery-style look.
8. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
– Make sure strawberries are well-drained to avoid soggy dough.
– Freeze the filling first so it doesn’t melt out while baking.
– Cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
– You can freeze the raw cookie dough balls and bake straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry cheesecake cookies, cream cheese filled cookies, strawberry cookies, bakery style cookies, soft cookies with fruit, summer cookie recipe, stuffed cookies, cheesecake cookies, Valentine’s Day cookies, fresh strawberry dessert