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Soft and Chewy Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

A single, golden-brown strawberry cheesecake cookie with a dollop of cream cheese and bright red strawberry jam center.
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Make soft, chewy cookies that taste like strawberry cheesecake, featuring a creamy cream cheese element and pockets of sweet strawberry jam.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (for cookie dough)
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (for swirl/topping)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for swirl/topping)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for swirl/topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 4 ounces of cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Flatten each ball slightly in your palm.
  5. Press a small indentation into the center of each dough ball and fill with about 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry jam. Pinch the dough closed around the jam to seal it.
  6. Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
  7. For the cheesecake swirl, beat the remaining 1/2 cup cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
  8. Place a small dollop (about 1/2 teaspoon) of the cream cheese mixture on top of each cookie before baking.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a thicker cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping.
  • Use high-quality strawberry jam for the best flavor.
  • If you prefer a stronger cheesecake flavor, you can mix a small amount of cream cheese frosting on top after the cookies cool.

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