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Let me share my absolute favorite cookie recipe that always gets rave reviews - Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies! Every time I make these soft fruity cookies with their creamy centers people can't believe how amazing they taste. They're the perfect balance of sweet strawberries and tangy cream cheese and I just know you're going to love making them.
A Perfect Sweet and Creamy Combo
What makes these cookies so special is how that cream cheese filling creates this wonderful surprise in every bite. The strawberries add such lovely bursts of flavor and the cookie itself stays perfectly soft. I love watching people's faces light up when they discover that creamy center.
What You'll Need
- For The Cookie Base:
- Soft butter at room temperature
- Both white and brown sugar for perfect texture
- One fresh egg
- Pure vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour measured carefully
- Just a bit of baking soda and salt
- For The Filling:
- Fresh juicy strawberries chopped small
- Cream cheese nice and soft
- Powdered sugar to sweeten
Let's Make Some Cookies
- Get Started:
- Heat your oven to 350°F and line your baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix Your Base:
- Cream those butters and sugars until fluffy add your egg and vanilla.
- Add The Dry Stuff:
- Mix your flour baking soda and salt then combine with the wet ingredients.
- Add Some Fruit:
- Gently fold in those fresh strawberry pieces.
- Make The Filling:
- Mix your soft cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Create Your Cookies:
- Take some dough add cream cheese center roll into balls and slightly flatten.
- Time To Bake:
- Let them get golden around the edges about 12-15 minutes.
Make Them Extra Special
These cookies are amazing on their own but try them with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of white chocolate. I love serving them at afternoon tea or brunch they always steal the show.
Keep It Fresh
Store these beauties in the fridge they'll stay perfect for 3-4 days. Want to make them ahead? The dough freezes beautifully just thaw before baking. A quick 10 seconds in the microwave makes leftover cookies taste fresh-baked.
Quick Answers
- Using Frozen Berries: They work fine just dry them well first.
- Going Gluten-Free: Use your favorite 1:1 flour blend.
- Sticky Dough: Pop it in the fridge for a few minutes it'll firm right up.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why are my cookies spreading too much?
Make sure butter isn't too soft and chill dough if needed. Don't skip the chilling step if dough feels warm.
- → Can I use frozen strawberries?
Fresh works best as frozen ones release too much moisture. If using frozen, thaw and drain very well.
- → Why did my filling leak?
Seal edges completely when wrapping dough around filling. Make sure cream cheese mixture isn't too soft.
- → Can I freeze these cookies?
Best fresh due to fresh fruit content. Freezing may affect texture of berries and filling.
- → How do I store these?
Keep refrigerated up to 3 days due to cream cheese filling. Let come to room temp before serving.