Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy sourdough, sweet strawberries, and creamy cheesecake with these Sourdough Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies. A unique treat that blends the flavors of a classic dessert into a chewy, fruity cookie.
Ingredients
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Main Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cheesecake Filling: In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop into 1-teaspoon balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Main Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in sourdough discard, egg, and vanilla extract until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough, flatten it, place a frozen cream cheese ball in the center, and wrap the dough around it to seal. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill dough balls for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake chilled cookies for 12–14 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Cookies can be made ahead and frozen unbaked.
- Substitute freeze-dried raspberries or blueberries for variation.
- For a softer cookie, underbake slightly and let them finish on the pan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
