Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies
Indulge in the perfect combination of a soft, chewy cookie and creamy cheesecake filling with these Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies! Bursting with sweet strawberry flavor and rich cheesecake, they’re a dessert dream come true. Perfect for any occasion! 
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup diced strawberries (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Prep Time: 5 minutesIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Dry Mix Time: 2 minutesIn a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
Mixing Time: 3 minutesBeat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Mixing Time: 2 minutesGradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Combining Time: 2 minutesIn a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
Cheesecake Filling Prep Time: 3 minutesTo assemble the cookies, scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it into a disk. Add a teaspoon of the cheesecake filling in the center, then scoop another tablespoon of cookie dough and place it on top. Seal the edges and roll into a ball.
Assembling Time: 5 minutesPlace the stuffed cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges.
Baking Time: 12 minutes
Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.