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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies that combine a luscious cream cheese filling with a sweet hint of homemade strawberry jam, all wrapped in a soft, buttery cookie. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these cookies offer a rich, creamy surprise in every bite, ideal for dessert lovers and strawberry fans alike.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Jam

  • 1 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup homemade thick strawberry jam (prepared above)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberry Jam: Combine diced strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 45 minutes, mashing halfway through, until the mixture thickens and reduces to approximately 1/3 cup. Set aside to cool.
  2. Make Cheesecake Filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Divide the mixture into 18 equal portions, flatten each into a disc, and freeze them until completely solid to help with assembly.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat the softened butter and 1 cup sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the batter is pale and voluminous.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until just combined to form the cookie dough.
  5. Fold in Strawberry Jam: Divide the dough into four parts within the bowl. Layer thick homemade strawberry jam between the flattened dough pieces, then cut the dough into quarters and gently fold each section to create swirls and pockets of jam without fully blending it into the dough.
  6. Assemble Cookies: Scoop the dough into 18 portions, each about two tablespoons. Flatten each portion, place a frozen cheesecake disc in the center, and carefully wrap the dough around the filling to encase it completely. Shape each into a slightly flattened disc for even baking.
  7. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them. Bake for 11-12 minutes until the edges are set and lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Freezing the cheesecake discs is essential to prevent the cream cheese from melting too quickly during baking.
  • Homemade strawberry jam intensifies the fresh strawberry flavor inside the cookies.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
  • Allow cookies to cool fully to let the filling set and for easier handling.

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