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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

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Delicious cookies with a soft exterior and a creamy cheesecake center filled with fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
  5. Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
  6. Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth for the cheesecake filling.
  7. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it, add a dollop of cheesecake filling, then cover with more dough and seal the edges.
  8. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets with space between them.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.

Notes

Store baked cookies in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. Freeze cookies for up to two months. Reheat in a 325°F oven or briefly in the microwave.

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