Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies For Your Valentine
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your loved one just how much you care. But what could be better than expressing your love with a special treat? Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect way to surprise someone with a delicious and unique gift! These delightful treats combine two classic favorites – strawberry and cheesecake – into one amazing cookie. With just the right balance of sweetness and tanginess, these cookies are sure to impress any Valentine.
Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 cookies
Ingredients:
3/4 c. unsalted butter, softened
1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. white sugar
1 large egg
1 t. pure vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 c. diced strawberries
6 oz. cream cheese softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. strawberry jam, warmed
Directions:
- Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Set aside.
- Combine butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla; continue whisking until smooth and combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Gently fold in the flour until the mixture is combined and smooth. Fold in strawberries.
- Divide the mixture into 12 cookies and shape them into balls. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, and using the back of your spoon or your fingers, press an indent into the center of each cookie.
- Place the baking sheet with the cookies in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar. Whisk until smooth and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the cookies from the refrigerator and fill the indents with the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake cookies until golden and puffed, 13-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle the cookies with warm jam and serve immediately. Enjoy!
In conclusion, strawberry cheesecake cookies are a delicious and romantic way to show your Valentine how much you care. With a combination of classic ingredients such as cream cheese, strawberries, sugar, and butter, you can create an impressive dessert that’s sure to please the one you love. Plus, with a few simple tips and tricks, anyone can make these delectable treats in no time.
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 Cup white sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 t pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 t baking soda
- 1/2 t baking powder
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries
- 6 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam, warmed
Instructions
- Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat. Set aside.
- Combine butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla; continue whisking until smooth and combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Gently fold in the flour until the mixture is combined and smooth. Fold in strawberries.
- Divide the mixture into 12 cookies and shape them into balls. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, and using the back of your spoon or your fingers, press an indent into the center of each cookie.
- Place the baking sheet with the cookies in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar. Whisk until smooth and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the cookies from the refrigerator and fill the indents with the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake cookies until golden and puffed, 13-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle the cookies with warm jam and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
PS.
If you are allergic to strawberries or just don’t like the taste you can always substitute any kind of fresh fruit / jam combinations.
