Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
These soft and sweet Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are easy to make with a surprise cream cheese filling, perfect for bake sales or a simple dessert.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 box strawberry cake mix Use a standard box mix.
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs Room temperature
Cream Cheese Filling
- 115 g cream cheese At room temperature
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar For the filling
- to taste powdered sugar for sprinkling Optional for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Form small balls and place in the freezer for 10 minutes to harden.
Making Cookie Dough
- Mix the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until the dough is soft and sticky.
Shaping and Baking
- Take a piece of dough, place a cream cheese ball in the center, and seal it tightly.
- Arrange the cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes. Remove when the edges are lightly golden.
- Once they reach room temperature, sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
Notes
For a different stuffed cookie idea, try cheesecake-stuffed chocolate chip cookies. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.