Description
Delight in these luscious Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies featuring a tender cream cheese-infused dough swirled with sweet strawberry jam. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies combine the richness of cheesecake with the fruity brightness of strawberries for an irresistible treat.
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
Additional
- ⅓ cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheet: Set 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 to create the base for the cookie dough.
- Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and light in texture.
- Add egg and vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamy mixture, mixing well until the ingredients are fully blended and the batter is uniform.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until the dough is combined to avoid overworking.
- Shape dough on baking sheet: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them sufficiently apart to allow spreading.
- Add and swirl strawberry jam: Spoon a small amount of strawberry jam on top of each dough ball. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the jam into the dough surface, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers remain slightly soft, ensuring perfect texture.
- Cool the cookies: 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.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- Use a toothpick to swirl the jam gently to avoid mixing it too much into the dough.
- Cookies will firm up further as they cool, so avoid overbaking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- 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, Sweet Dessert, Easy Baking Recipe
