Cheesecake Strawberry Cookies (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
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½ cup brown sugar
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 large egg
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¼ teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into small bits
→ Filling
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2 tablespoons sugar
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¼ cup strawberry jam or puree
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 oz cream cheese, at room temp
# Preparation Steps:
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Mix the cream cheese, sugar, strawberry jam, and vanilla until creamy. Chill in the fridge.
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Beat the butter with both sugars. Stir in the egg and vanilla, then fold in the flour mixture and strawberries. Let it cool in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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Take a small scoop of dough, flatten it out, place some filling in the center, and cover with another dough layer. Pinch edges and form a ball.
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Pop in a 350°F oven for 12-15 minutes until the tops are lightly golden.
# Additional Tips:
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Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months
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Dough can be prepped 1 day early