Description
These Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine soft cookie dough with a rich cheesecake center and homemade strawberry jam swirls for a sweet, tangy, and indulgent treat. The perfect dessert for strawberry lovers, they’re ideal for parties, holidays, or a cozy night in. Featuring fresh strawberries and cream cheese, these cookies deliver all the flavor of a cheesecake in a handheld form.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries (finely diced)
- Light brown sugar
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Unsalted butter (melted)
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Egg
Instructions
- Make the Strawberry Jam: Simmer strawberries with brown sugar until thick and reduced. Cool completely.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla. Form into balls and freeze for 1+ hour.
- Mix Cookie Dough: Combine butter, sugar, vanilla, and egg. Mix dry ingredients separately and combine with wet. Fold in strawberries and swirl in cooled jam.
- Assemble Cookies: Flatten dough, insert frozen cheesecake ball, wrap and roll into a smooth ball. Space on a lined baking sheet and sprinkle tops with sugar.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on pan, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Use frozen strawberries if fresh aren’t available—just thaw and drain first.
- Wet hands or use non-stick spray to handle sticky dough easily.
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the cheesecake filling or chocolate chips to the dough.
