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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie

Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie, where soft, chewy cookies embrace a rich, creamy cheesecake filling infused with fresh strawberries. This dessert is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, making it an ideal treat for all occasions—be it a birthday celebration, a cozy evening snack, or a bake sale. With its easy preparation and customizable options, this recipe will impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 10 oz fresh strawberries, finely diced
  • 6 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam
  • 3 and 1/2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup finely diced strawberries
  • Granulated sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberries by cooking the finely diced strawberries with light brown sugar until thickened; let cool.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese with vanilla extract and granulated sugar until smooth. Freeze scooped portions until firm.
  3. Mix melted butter, sugars, and egg in a bowl. Fold in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt along with diced strawberries.
  4. Layer cookie dough with strawberry jam before assembling each cookie around a cheesecake disc.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 13-16 minutes until edges are golden.

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Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Allow dough to chill to maintain thickness. Customize with other fruits or mix-ins like chocolate chips.