Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies filled with creamy cheesecake and homemade strawberry jam. These strawberry cheesecake cookies are the perfect mix of fruity, creamy, and sweet in every bite!
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 6 oz cream cheese cold
- 3 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Jam
- 12 oz fresh strawberries hulled and finely diced
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
For the Cookies
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter very softened
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar for rolling dough
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix cold cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop into small balls (about ½ tsp each) and freeze until firm.
- Step 2: In a saucepan, add strawberries and sugar. Stir over medium heat until thickened into a jam-like texture (about 8–10 minutes). Let cool.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine both mixtures. Wrap cheesecake and jam into dough balls. Roll in sugar.
- Step 4: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cookie balls on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are golden. Cool for 5 minutes before moving to a rack.