Description
Sweet delights of Funfetti Stuffed Cheesecake Cookies dance between creamy cheesecake centers and playful sprinkle-studded dough. Celebration meets comfort in each colorful, indulgent bite you’ll savor with pure dessert happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/4 cups (281 grams) all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cookie dough)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (80 grams) rainbow sprinkles (for cookie dough)
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) rainbow sprinkles (for cheesecake filling)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Create the luscious cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until silky smooth, then gently incorporate rainbow sprinkles and set aside.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Introduce eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then infuse with vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate vessel, whisking to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Gradually merge dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring until just incorporated, then delicately fold in additional rainbow sprinkles.
- Craft each cookie by flattening a tablespoon of dough, nestling a teaspoon of cheesecake filling at the center, carefully encasing the filling by folding and sealing dough edges, then rolling into a perfect sphere.
- Strategically position stuffed dough balls on prepared baking sheets, maintaining a two-inch buffer between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges while understanding centers might appear slightly underdone, knowing they will solidify during cooling.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks for complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily.
- Chill the stuffed cookie dough balls for 15 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain shape.
- Use gel food coloring or extra sprinkles for more vibrant color and festive appearance if desired.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 272 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 121 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg