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Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies

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Make soft, chewy cookies filled with a tangy strawberry cream cheese center, mimicking the flavor of strawberry cheesecake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 large egg yolk (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup strawberry puree or finely mashed fresh strawberries (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (for cookie dough)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat the 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Mix in the strawberry puree. Freeze the filling in tablespoon-sized balls on a parchment-lined tray for at least 1 hour.
  2. Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips, if using.
  4. Assemble the cookies: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place one frozen cheesecake filling ball in the center. Wrap the dough completely around the filling, sealing the edges well. Roll into a smooth ball.
  5. Place the dough balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look slightly underdone.
  7. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Freezing the filling is crucial to prevent it from melting out during baking.
  • If you prefer a stronger strawberry flavor, use freeze-dried strawberries in the dough and a small amount of strawberry jam mixed into the cream cheese filling instead of puree.
  • For bakery-style cookies, press the dough balls down slightly before baking.

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