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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies - In Bloom Bakery

Soft, chewy cookies with a sweet strawberry flavor and a creamy cheesecake swirl, perfect for home baking or gifting.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery-Style
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cheesecake Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Mix-In
  • 0.5 cup strawberries chopped small, fresh or frozen

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix in egg and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients until soft dough forms.
  5. Fold in chopped strawberries gently.
  6. Scoop dough into balls, create small indentation in each, and fill with cheesecake mixture.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
  8. Serve warm or store in airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Optional: add a hint of lemon zest to cheesecake filling for brightness. Dust with powdered sugar for presentation.