Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, creamy, and bursting with the sweet flavor of strawberry jam swirled into a rich cream cheese cookie dough. These delightful treats combine the best elements of cheesecake and classic cookies for a perfect dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Cheese: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and light in texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the creamy mixture, ensuring a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together without overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them sufficiently apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Add Strawberry Jam: Spoon a small amount of strawberry jam onto the center of each dough ball, then gently swirl it into the surface with a toothpick or knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers remain slightly soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Make sure both butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to maintain tender cookies.
- Use a toothpick or knife to swirl the jam gently to avoid fully mixing it into the dough, preserving the cheesecake-strawberry swirl effect.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with an equal amount of gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake cookies, cream cheese cookies, strawberry jam cookies, soft cookies, dessert cookies, easy cookie recipe
