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Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies

Soft, chewy cookies filled with a creamy strawberry cheesecake surprise—these are a treat you won’t want to miss!

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
  • cup fresh strawberries diced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Make the cream cheese filling: Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and freeze 12 teaspoon-sized balls.
  • Toss diced strawberries with cornstarch and set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugars together. Add eggs and vanilla, then stir in flour mixture.
  • Fold in diced strawberries. Chill dough for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Form dough balls with 2 tablespoons of dough each. Make an indentation in the center. Place frozen cream cheese ball in the center and cover with dough.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 14-16 minutes. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 14-16 minutes
Total time: 30-35 minutes
Servings: 12