Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies with a Delicious Strawberry Crunch Twist
Indulge in warm, chewy cookies filled with creamy cheesecake and a delightful strawberry crunch, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup crushed strawberry cereal
- Fresh strawberries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg until well combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the butter mixture.
- Flatten a spoonful of cookie dough in your palm, place a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture in the center, and enclose it.
- Place the cookie balls on a lined baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Sprinkle crushed strawberry cereal on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool before serving, garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
These cookies can be customized with different fillings or flavors. For a fun twist, explore using different cereal toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cookies, strawberry, dessert, baking