Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drop 1–2 teaspoon dollops onto parchment-lined tray and freeze 30–60 minutes.
- Beat butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in egg, vanilla, strawberry extract, and food coloring until fully combined.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt on low speed until just combined. Dough should be thick and not sticky.
- Flatten 2 tablespoons dough, place frozen cheesecake dollop in center, seal completely. Roll into smooth ball and coat in granulated sugar.
- Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft. Cool completely on baking sheet to allow filling to firm up.
Notes
These cookies are great for parties or as a special treat. You can experiment with different extracts for varied flavors.
