Description
Delicious cookies with soft edges, a creamy cheesecake center, and a jammy strawberry surprise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup strawberry jam (use high-quality jam for best flavor)
- Optional: freeze-dried strawberry powder or sprinkles for color
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated and brown sugar, then beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until the dough forms.
- Scoop 2-tablespoon sized dough balls and flatten slightly in your palm. Add a small spoonful (about 1/2 tsp) of strawberry jam in the center. Fold dough around jam and reshape into a ball, sealing the jam inside.
- Place cookies about 2 inches apart on the sheet. If desired, add a tiny dot of cream cheese mixture on top and swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges set but centers remain soft. Remove from oven and let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For best texture, use full-fat cream cheese. Chill the dough if it’s too soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg