Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies (Printer-Friendly)
Soft buttery cookies with creamy cheesecake centers, flavored with strawberry and vanilla extracts.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 cup butter, softened
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¼ cup brown sugar, packed
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon strawberry extract
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1 teaspoon red or pink food coloring (optional)
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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1 cup cream cheese, softened
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⅔ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
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About 1 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Drop small dollops of 1 to 2 teaspoons onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30 to 60 minutes to firm up.
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In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes using an electric mixer.
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Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and optional food coloring until fully combined and homogeneous.
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Slowly incorporate all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, mixing on low speed just until combined. Dough should be thick and not sticky.
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Flatten about 2 tablespoons of dough in your palm, place a frozen cheesecake dollop in the center, and completely seal the dough around the filling. Roll into a smooth ball and coat generously in granulated sugar.
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Place coated cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool completely on the baking sheet to let the filling firm up.
# Extra Tips:
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Freezing the cheesecake filling before stuffing helps prevent oozing during baking. Omit salt if using salted butter to avoid over-salting. Allow cookies to cool fully on the baking sheet for optimal texture. Food coloring is optional for natural appearance.