Description
Strawberry cheesecake cookies blend classic dessert magic into bite-sized perfection, combining creamy cheesecake essence with sweet berry charm. Rich cream cheese and fresh strawberries dance together, creating a delightful treat that will tempt you toward pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and airy. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition. Infuse vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Separately, combine flour, baking soda, and salt through gentle whisking. Gradually integrate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a uniform dough emerges. Gently fold white chocolate chips throughout the mixture.
- Create a luscious filling by blending cream cheese and strawberry jam until silky smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Craft uniform dough spheres approximately one tablespoon in size. Arrange them methodically on the prepared baking sheet, creating a small central depression in each cookie. Delicately fill these indentations with the strawberry-cream cheese mixture.
- Position the cookie-laden tray in the preheated oven, baking for 12-15 minutes until edges transform to a golden-brown hue. Allow cookies to rest momentarily on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack for complete temperature reduction.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and maintain a perfect cookie shape.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth and even mixing, resulting in a better texture.
- Swap white chocolate chips with freeze-dried strawberry pieces for an intense berry flavor and natural coloration.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg