Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies

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 minutes

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
 Dry Mix Time: 2 minutes

In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
 Mixing Time: 3 minutes

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
 Mixing Time: 2 minutes

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
 Combining Time: 2 minutes

In 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 minutes

To 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 minutes

Place 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.