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ULTIMATE Soft & Chewy Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies with Cream Cheese Swirl

Close-up of two halves of a strawberry cheesecake cookie showing the creamy filling and strawberry jam.
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Make soft, thick cookies featuring cream cheese in the dough for a tangy flavor, swirled with strawberry jam for a taste like mini strawberry cheesecakes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam or thick strawberry reduction
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (for swirl)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for swirl)
  • 1 teaspoon milk (for swirl)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the 1 cup of softened butter and 8 ounces of softened cream cheese together until smooth.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. For the swirl filling, beat the remaining 1/4 cup cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
  8. Press a small indentation into the center of each dough ball. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry jam into the indentation.
  9. Top the jam with a small dollop (about 1/2 teaspoon) of the cream cheese swirl mixture.
  10. If using, sprinkle a few graham cracker crumbs over the top of each cookie.
  11. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best texture, make sure your butter and cream cheese are fully softened before mixing.
  • Use a thick strawberry jam or homemade reduction to prevent the filling from spreading too much during baking.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm, which helps maintain a thicker cookie shape.

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