Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup butter.
02 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar.
03 - 1 cup white granulated sugar.
04 - 1 large egg.
05 - 2 tsp vanilla extract.
06 - 1/2 tsp strawberry extract.
07 - 1 tsp red/pink food coloring (optional).
08 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
09 - 1 tsp baking soda.
10 - 1/2 tsp baking powder.
11 - 1/4 tsp salt (if using unsalted butter).
12 - 1 cup cream cheese (for filling).
13 - 2/3 cup powdered sugar (for filling).
14 - 1 tsp vanilla (for filling).
15 - 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating).

# Instructions:

01 - Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Chill completely.
02 - Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt if using.
03 - Cream butter with sugars. Add egg, vanilla, strawberry extract, and food coloring if using.
04 - Combine wet and dry ingredients. Add flour if needed until dough isn't sticky but remains soft.
05 - Fill cookies with chilled cream cheese mixture, ensuring dough completely covers filling.
06 - Roll in granulated sugar before baking.

# Notes:

01 - Measuring in grams is more accurate.
02 - Chill filling completely before using.
03 - Can use freeze-dried strawberries instead of extract.
04 - Add flour gradually if dough is sticky.

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