Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

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Alright, here’s a recipe for some sensational Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients:

  • For the Strawberry Filling:
  • 1 pound of strawberries, hulled (fresh or frozen)
  • ½ cup of white granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup of water
  • For the Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 6 ounces of cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ½ cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
  • For the Cookie Dough:
  • 1 cup of unsalted butter, cubed and slightly cold
  • ¾ cup of packed light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1¼ cups of cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
  • 1½ teaspoons of baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon of salt
  • 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon

Instructions:

For the Strawberry Filling:

  • Prepare the strawberries by chopping fresh ones or using frozen ones as is.
  • Cook the strawberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir regularly until the strawberries soften and the mixture thickens (about 8-10 minutes).
  • Remove from heat, let it cool, and refrigerate if you’re not using it right away.

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • Beat the cream cheese until it’s smooth. Gradually add sugar and keep mixing until it’s creamy.
  • Add the egg yolk and mix until it’s smooth. Put it in a piping bag and chill it.

For the Cookie Dough:

  • Whisk together both types of flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until they’re light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the egg and egg yolk one at a time, followed by the vanilla.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until they’re just combined.

To Shape the Cookies:

  • Divide the dough into balls and press down the center of each to make a well.
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture into one half of each well and the strawberry filling into the other half.
  • Refrigerate the dough balls for 1-2 hours or overnight.

For Baking:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Arrange the dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheets, spaced apart. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  • Let the cookies cool on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.

Serve and Enjoy: These cookies are a delightful mix of sweet strawberries and tangy cheesecake, all wrapped up in a soft, spiced cookie base. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth looking for something a little different!
Enjoy baking these beautiful cookies that are sure to impress at any event, bringing together the freshness of strawberries and the creamy goodness of cheesecake in every bite! 🍪💖