Description
Soft sugar cookies stuffed with a luscious strawberry cheesecake filling that creates gooey, melty centers. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (160g) strawberry jam
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in the strawberry jam until combined but still swirly. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add vanilla extract and egg, mixing until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Assemble the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Flatten dough ball slightly, place about 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling in center, top with another flattened dough ball, and seal edges completely.
- Bake: Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers look soft. Do not overbake.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, sprinkle powdered sugar or drizzle melted white chocolate before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent spreading and keep filling sealed. Seal edges well to avoid leaking. Do not overbake to maintain gooey centers. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth filling. You can freeze unbaked assembled cookies and bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to baking time. For tangier filling, add lemon juice or zest. Substitute jams or fillings for variety. Dairy-free and gluten-free substitutions are possible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake cookies, stuffed cookies, sugar cookies, gooey cookies, dessert, easy cookies, melty center