Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cookies:

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed

→ For the Cheesecake Filling:

11 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
12 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 1/4 cup strawberry jam or puree

# Instructions:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and jam until smooth. Refrigerate.
02 - Beat butter, sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Whisk dry ingredients, mix into wet. Fold in strawberries.
03 - Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
04 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet. Scoop dough, flatten, add filling, top with dough, seal. Roll into ball.
05 - Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on sheet, then rack.

# Notes:

01 - Enjoy cookies warm for gooey filling.
02 - Store in refrigerator up to 5 days.
03 - Freeze dough balls, bake from frozen.

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