Description
Soft, chewy cookies with a creamy cheesecake center and bursts of strawberry flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the strawberry jam.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, place a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, and cover with more dough.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the best results, make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature. You can substitute the strawberry jam with raspberry or blueberry for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, cheesecake, dessert, baking, strawberries