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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies: A Quick and Flavorful Family Treat
Maya Bennett

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Lush, buttery cookies with a creamy strawberry cheesecake center. Quick to make and perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup cream cheese (vegan or regular, 170g)
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar (coconut sugar optional)
  • 1 cup butter (softened, 210g)
  • 3/4 cup white sugar (coconut sugar optional)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (stevia optional)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour (almond flour substitute)
  • 1-2/3 cup fresh strawberries

Method
 

  1. Blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth
  2. Scoop mixture into 12 discs and freeze for 1 hour
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt
  4. Beat butter and sugars until fluffy
  5. Add egg yolk and vanilla, mix well
  6. Fold in flour mixture until just combined
  7. Gently mix in strawberries
  8. Portion dough into 12 large mounds
  9. Press a filling disc into each dough mound and seal tightly
  10. Place cookies on baking sheet
  11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 13-17 minutes until golden

Notes

Freezing the filling prevents dough from becoming soggy
Use vegan cream cheese and coconut sugar for fully vegetarian option
Chop strawberries into small pieces for even distribution