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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies offer a delightful combination of soft dough and creamy centers, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cold Cream Cheese Ensure it's cold for the best texture.
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar For cheesecake filling.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract For cheesecake filling.
For the Strawberry Jam
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Hulled and finely diced.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For strawberry jam.
For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Very Softened Unsalted Butter Ensure it's very soft, not melted.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract For cookie dough.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For rolling dough.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • saucepan
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
  2. Make Strawberry Jam: Combine strawberries and sugar in a saucepan, cook for about 45 minutes, then cool completely.
  3. Cookie Dough Preparation: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Layer Dough and Jam: Spread cookie dough, dollop jam, and swirl to create marbled effect.
  6. Form Cookies: Scoop dough, place cheesecake disc in center, wrap dough around it and roll in sugar.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 11-12 minutes. Let cool on pan for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, always freeze the cheesecake filling before wrapping it in dough.

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