Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Freeze in small discs for 1 hour.
- Prepare Strawberry Jam: Cook diced strawberries and sugar over medium heat for 45 minutes until thickened. Set aside to cool.
- Cookie Dough: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, then mix in egg and vanilla.
- Incorporate Jam: Fold cooled strawberry jam into the cookie dough gently.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop dough, place cheesecake disc in the center, encase and roll into balls, then roll in sugar.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F, space cookies apart, bake for 11-12 minutes until edges are golden, cool on wire rack.
Nutrition
Notes
Chill filling to keep shape during baking; don’t overmix cookie dough for tenderness. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container with bread to maintain softness.
