Description
Delightfully soft and creamy cheesecake stuffed strawberry cookies combine moist strawberry cake mix with a luscious cream cheese filling and sweet white chocolate chips. These cookies are perfect for a fruity, indulgent treat that bakes up beautifully with a slightly gooey center.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberry Cookies:
- 15 ounces Strawberry cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 (8 ounces) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients needed for both the cookie dough and cream cheese filling.
- Mix Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Using a hand mixer, blend the ingredients until the dough is smooth and consistent. Fold in the white chocolate chips and mix gently.
- Chill Dough: Place the dough bowl into the refrigerator for 20 minutes to let it firm up slightly.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium-large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Scoop Dough Balls: Line a tray with parchment paper. Using an ice cream scoop, portion out the cookie dough into approximately 12 balls. Place these on the parchment and transfer to the freezer for about 40 minutes or until firm.
- Prepare for Final Assembly: Place a large baking sheet with parchment paper ready. Once chilled, roll the dough balls into smooth balls roughly 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Chill Dough Balls Again: Arrange all 12 dough balls on the parchment-lined sheet and refrigerate again for 40 minutes to ensure they hold shape.
- Preheat Oven and Shape Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Flatten each cookie dough ball, place a cream cheese filling ball inside, then carefully wrap and roll into a smooth ball ensuring the cream cheese does not leak out.
- Bake Cookies: Place the stuffed cookies on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Remove cookies from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet before serving to enjoy the creamy, gooey center.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to ensure a smooth filling.
- Chilling the dough multiple times helps the cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be soft in the center with a slight bake around the edges.
- Use parchment paper on your baking trays for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American