Ingredients
8 oz full-fat cream cheese, chilled
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract (for dough)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Optional: Extra crushed strawberries for topping
Instructions
Step 1: In a small bowl, beat the chilled cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Drop 18 small dollops onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 3: Beat in the egg and the remaining vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, freeze-dried strawberry powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten it in your palm. Place one frozen cream cheese dollop in the center and fold the dough around it, sealing completely.
Step 7: Place the stuffed cookies on a baking sheet and chill the entire tray in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just set but the centers still look slightly soft. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Always use freeze-dried strawberries rather than fresh to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg