Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries (or ⅓ cup strawberry jam)
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- ¼ cup crushed graham crackers or cookies (optional)
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop teaspoon-sized portions onto a baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries or strawberry jam and optional white chocolate chips.
- Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough, flatten slightly, and place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center. Top with another small portion of dough and seal the edges.
- Place the filled cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 13–16 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look set.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use strawberry jam for a stronger strawberry flavor.
- Try raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries for variation.
- Skip the cheesecake filling for quicker prep.
- White chocolate chips add extra sweetness.
- Freeze filling to prevent leakage during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
