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The Ultimate Soft & Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

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Make soft, chewy cookies that taste like mini strawberry cheesecakes, featuring a tangy cream cheese swirl and bright strawberry flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (for swirl)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for swirl)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for swirl)
  • Optional: Graham cracker crumbs for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the 1 cup of butter and 8 ounces of cream cheese until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. For the cheesecake swirl, beat the remaining 4 ounces of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
  6. Scoop dough portions (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets. Press a small indentation into the center of each dough ball.
  7. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry jam into the indentation of each cookie.
  8. Top the jam with a small dollop (about 1/2 teaspoon) of the cream cheese swirl mixture. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the jam and cream cheese together slightly.
  9. If using, sprinkle a small amount of graham cracker crumbs over the top of each cookie.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a stronger strawberry flavor, use a thick, high-quality strawberry jam.
  • To keep these cookies soft, avoid overbaking; they should look slightly underdone in the center when you remove them from the oven.
  • If you are planning your weekly meals, these are a great addition to your dessert rotation, similar to using a meal planning approach for baking.

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