Cheesecake Strawberry Cookies (Printable Version)

Fluffy cookies with real strawberry bits and a rich, cheesy filling. A mix of sweetness and creaminess in every bite.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1/2 cup brown sugar.
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
05 - 1 large egg.
06 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour.
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
09 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder.
10 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened.
11 - 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed.
12 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for filling.
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, for filling.
14 - 1/4 cup strawberry jam.

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and jam until smooth. Pop it in the fridge to cool.
02 - Blend softened butter and the sugars until fluffy. Toss in the egg and vanilla, then mix again.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Slowly work it into the wet mixture.
04 - Gently fold the freeze-dried strawberries into the dough. Let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
05 - Flatten pieces of dough, spoon in the filling, then seal and roll into balls.
06 - Arrange on a parchment-lined tray and bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until the edges are slightly golden.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Prepare the dough up to 24 hours in advance.
02 - Store cookies in the fridge.
03 - They stay good for 2 months in the freezer.
04 - Reheat a little for a melty center.