Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, where the creamy richness of cheesecake meets the sweetness of fresh strawberries in a soft cookie form. These cookies are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making them a perfect treat for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to cozy afternoons at home. Each bite is a burst of flavor that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With a versatile gluten-free option, everyone can enjoy these delectable treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs
- 3 ⅔ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (or regular)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup finely diced strawberries
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy, then freeze in teaspoon-sized balls.
- Mix cold butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth, then add eggs and combine well.
- Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, vanilla, and salt into the mixture.
- Fold in diced strawberries and chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Form cookie dough balls, create an indent, place cream cheese inside, and seal the dough around it.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes or until just set, then cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg