Cheesecake Strawberry Treats (Print)
Fluffy cookies loaded with tangy cream cheese and fruit. Each one blends cheesecake and cookies for a treat to enjoy in under an hour.
# Ingredients:
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4 ounces of softened cream cheese.
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1/4 teaspoon of baking powder.
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2 tablespoons of sugar for the filling.
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1/2 cup of softened butter, unsalted.
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1 teaspoon vanilla, divided.
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1 large egg.
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1/4 cup strawberry jam.
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1/2 cup of crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
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1 3/4 cups of regular flour.
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar.
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1/2 cup regular sugar.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
# Steps:
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Stir together cream cheese, sugar, jam, and vanilla. Pop it in the fridge to chill for a bit.
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Whip butter and both types of sugar till it's fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla next.
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Stir salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour together. Add it slowly to the wet mix.
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Mix in the freeze-dried strawberries. Let the dough chill for half an hour.
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Flatten dough, scoop some filling inside, pinch shut, and roll into little balls.
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Set balls on a parchment-lined sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350°F till the edges are lightly golden.
# Notes:
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You can make the dough the night before.
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Keep cookies in a cool fridge for freshness.
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Good in the freezer for two months.
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Heat them up for that gooey center.