Description

Ready to impress with a dessert that looks bakery-worthy but is totally doable at home? These Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies are a perfect blend of gooey, creamy, and fruity goodness packed inside soft, golden cookie dough. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast sweet treat, fun food ideas for gatherings, or easy recipe inspiration for your next weekend bake, this one delivers. Imagine biting into a warm cookie and being greeted with a burst of strawberry cheesecake magic—it’s rich, comforting, and delightfully indulgent.

From cozy dessert nights to gifting someone a box of joy, these cookies tick every box. Their creamy center, reminiscent of your favorite cheesecake, pairs with the buttery vanilla cookie exterior like a match made in dessert heaven. Add this to your collection of easy dessert ideas, breakfast ideas for a sweet twist, or dinner ideas that end on a high note.

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Filling:

1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries

For the Cookie Dough:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional: 1/4 cup finely chopped strawberries (folded into dough)

Instructions

Make the Filling: In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in strawberries. Scoop teaspoons of filling onto a tray and freeze for 30–40 minutes.
Prepare the Dough: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine with wet ingredients. Fold in strawberries if using.
Stuff the Cookies: Flatten 1 tablespoon of dough, place frozen filling in center, top with more dough, seal edges, and roll gently.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12–14 minutes until edges are just golden. Cool 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to a wire rack.
Serve: Enjoy warm for a melty center or chill for a firmer bite.

Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus freezing time)
Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
Category: Dessert