Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened.
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
03 - ½ cup packed brown sugar.
04 - 2 large eggs.
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
06 - 2½ cups all-purpose flour.
07 - 1 tsp baking soda.
08 - ½ tsp salt.
09 - 1 cup white chocolate chips.
10 - ½ cup strawberry jam.
11 - ½ cup cream cheese, softened.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
07 - In a small bowl, mix the strawberry jam and softened cream cheese to make the filling.
08 - Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet. Create a small indent in each cookie and fill with the strawberry-cream cheese mixture.
09 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
10 - Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes:

01 - These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with the creaminess of cheesecake and the fruitiness of strawberry jam.
02 - Perfect for any occasion, especially spring and summer gatherings.