Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies – Sweet & Creamy Bites
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies – Sweet & Creamy Bites! These cookies combine the richness of cheesecake with a chewy, strawberry-infused cookie base, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. With a luscious creamy filling and an optional vibrant pink hue, these cookies are not only delicious but visually appealing too. Ideal for birthday parties, afternoon snacks, or gatherings with friends, they are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Whether you serve them warm with ice cream or on a colorful dessert platter, these cookies will leave everyone craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- Pink glaze (made with powdered sugar and a few drops of milk)
- Sparkling sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. If using, fold in pink food coloring.
- For the filling, blend cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry jam until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, creating an indentation in each for filling.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Allow to cool slightly before filling with cheesecake mixture.
- Drizzle with pink glaze made from powdered sugar and milk; sprinkle sparkling sugar on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (34g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg