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Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling

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Light, fluffy cookies filled with a tangy cream cheese center and fresh strawberries, perfect for a refreshing summer treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed for 1-2 minutes until just combined. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries using a rubber spatula, being careful not to break them up too much.
  7. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet. Make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball, fill with about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling, then top lightly with a small amount of dough, sealing edges gently.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cookies are lightly golden around edges but still soft in the center. The filling should set but remain creamy.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies light and fluffy. Use ripe but firm strawberries to avoid soggy dough. Soften cream cheese fully before mixing to prevent lumps and leaking. Chill assembled cookies for 10-15 minutes before baking if filling oozes. Adjust baking time if using gluten-free flour or making mini muffins.

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