Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies – Sweet & Creamy Bites! These treats combine the best of both worlds: a soft, chewy cookie base infused with luscious strawberry flavor and a creamy cheesecake filling that will leave your taste buds craving more. They are perfect for any occasion, be it a picnic, party, or simply a sweet treat for yourself. With their eye-catching pink hue and a touch of sparkling sugar on top, these cookies not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert platter. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- Pink glaze (made from powdered sugar and milk)
- Sparkling sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Optionally add pink food coloring to reach desired hue.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and additional vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets; create an indentation in each cookie and fill with strawberry jam and cream cheese filling.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool before glazing with pink icing and sprinkling with sparkling sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, substitute strawberry jam with raspberry or blueberry preserves. Consider refrigerating the dough for about 30 minutes before baking for enhanced texture.