Here’s a delicious recipe for Berrylicious Cheesecake Cookies, featuring a soft, chewy cookie filled with a creamy cheesecake center and bursts of berries!
Yield: 12-15 cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Bake Time: 12-15 minutes
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Cookie Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries or raspberries (crushed) OR ⅓ cup fresh chopped berries
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Scoop small teaspoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined plate or tray.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried berries and white chocolate chips (if using).
Step 3: Assemble the Cookies
- Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your palm.
- Place a frozen cheesecake filling portion in the center.
- Cover with another small piece of dough and seal the edges, rolling into a smooth ball.
- Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Chill the filled cookie dough balls for 10 minutes (optional but helps them hold their shape).
Step 4: Bake the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serving & Storage
- Enjoy warm for a gooey cheesecake center!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
