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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet, fruity burst of strawberry jam in a soft, buttery cookie. These delightful treats feature a frozen cream cheese filling encased in a tender cookie dough swirled with homemade strawberry jam, perfect for a special occasion or any time you crave a luscious dessert cookie.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Filling

  • 6 oz cold cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Strawberry Jam

  • 12 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar

Cookie Dough

  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup very softened unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For Rolling

  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Mix cream cheese, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract together until smooth. Scoop the mixture into 18 small discs and freeze until solid to keep their shape during baking.
  2. Make the Strawberry Jam: In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the finely diced strawberries with 0.25 cup granulated sugar for about 45 minutes. Smash the mixture halfway through cooking to release juices and thicken. Continue until the jam reduces to about 1/3 cup in volume. Chill completely to set.
  3. Prepare the Cookie Dough: Cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 large room-temperature egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until pale and smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2.75 cups all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Incorporate Jam Swirls: To create jam swirls without overmixing, layer the dough and chilled strawberry jam in quarters. Gently fold to combine, taking care not to fully blend the jam into the dough.
  5. Assemble the Cookies: Scoop the dough mixture into 18 equal-sized balls. Flatten each ball slightly and place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center. Wrap the dough completely around the cheesecake filling, sealing it inside. Roll each cookie ball in 0.25 cup granulated sugar, then flatten slightly to form cookie shapes.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 11 to 12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 10 minutes to allow structure to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for the creamiest centers.

Notes

  • Use chilled homemade strawberry jam for best consistency and flavor in the cookies.
  • Keep the cheesecake filling discs frozen until assembly to prevent melting during wrapping and baking.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before enjoying to achieve the creamy cheesecake center texture.

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