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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Soft strawberry cookies stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup fresh strawberries finely chopped and patted dry
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips optional
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop teaspoon-sized portions onto a lined tray and freeze until firm.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
  5. Fold in chopped strawberries, then gradually mix in dry ingredients. Stir in white chocolate chips if using.
  6. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Flatten a scoop of dough, place frozen cheesecake filling in the center, cover with more dough, and seal.
  8. Bake 13–16 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool before serving.

Notes

Keep filling frozen while assembling to prevent leaks. Store cookies in the refrigerator.