Description

Soft and tender strawberry cheesecake cookies with a creamy cheesecake center and vibrant freeze-dried strawberries baked into a lightly sweetened cookie dough, optionally enhanced with white chocolate chips.

Ingredients

Cheesecake Filling:

4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened

2 tbsp powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Cookie Dough:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed slightly)

Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

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Instructions

Make cheesecake filling: Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop into 1/2 teaspoon balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
Make cookie dough: Cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and optional white chocolate chips. Chill dough for 20-30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Assemble cookies: Scoop 1.5 tablespoons dough, flatten slightly, place a frozen cheesecake ball in center, wrap dough to seal completely.
Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheet and bake 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Optional lemon zest in cheesecake filling adds a citrus twist.

White chocolate chips add creamy sweetness complementary to strawberries.

Fresh strawberries can be used but require extra dough chilling to prevent spreading.

Try other freeze-dried berries for flavor variations.

Vegan option: Use vegan cream cheese and flax egg substitute.

Store cookies in airtight container up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze up to 2 months.

Reheat cookies at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes to soften cheesecake center.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: Approx. 150 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 90 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg