Description
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies are buttery, soft cookies hiding a luscious strawberry cheesecake center, finished with a sweet crunch topping. Perfect for dessert tables or anytime your sweet tooth calls!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ cup strawberry jam or puree
Crunch Topping (Optional):
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1 cup crushed graham crackers
Instructions
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Prepare the Filling:
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In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and strawberry jam until smooth. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
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Make the Cookie Dough:
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In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
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Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
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Assemble the Cookies:
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Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten slightly.
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Place about 1 teaspoon chilled cheesecake filling in center.
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Cover with another flattened tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball to seal.
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Add Crunch Topping (Optional):
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Roll each cookie dough ball in crushed graham crackers for extra crunch.
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Bake:
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Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, until edges are golden.
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Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
Don’t skip chilling the cheesecake filling—it prevents leaking during baking.
Freeze-dried strawberries add concentrated strawberry flavor and crunch.
Store cookies in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (+ 30 minutes chilling)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg