These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, sweet, and filled with a creamy cheesecake center—topped with fresh strawberry compote for the perfect fruity finish. They taste like mini strawberry cheesecakes wrapped in a buttery sugar cookie, making them ideal for spring and summer gatherings, bake sales, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Strawberry Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries (or thawed frozen, drained)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, to thicken)
