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Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies

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Delicious cookies with a buttery exterior filled with creamy strawberry cheesecake goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam or puree

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
  7. Beat the cream cheese, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry jam until smooth.
  8. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it in your hand, and place a small spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center.
  9. Cover with another tablespoon of cookie dough and seal the edges.
  10. Place the stuffed cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

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