Tender Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Tender cookies with creamy cheesecake pockets and irresistible strawberry swirls, perfect for beginners and any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (150 g) strawberry preserves (or fresh mashed strawberries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Don’t overmix.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of cookie dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly and add a dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of the cheesecake mixture on top. Add a small spoonful of strawberry preserves and swirl gently using a toothpick or knife.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies are just set and slightly golden around the edges. They’ll look a little soft, but that’s perfect—don’t overbake.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Make sure your butter and cream cheese are fully softened for easy mixing and a smooth texture.’, ‘If your dough feels too sticky, chill it in the fridge for 15–20 minutes before shaping your cookies.’, ‘For a more natural flavor, use mashed fresh strawberries instead of preserves.’, ‘Be careful not to overmix the strawberry preserves into the cheesecake layer—it’s prettier with distinct swirls.’, ‘These cookies are best when slightly underbaked so they stay tender and creamy.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
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