Description

These golden, buttery cookies hide a gooey cheesecake center and bursts of sweet strawberry jam. Perfect for cozy treats with layers of flavor—soft inside, crispy outside.

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg, room temperature
1 egg yolk, room temperature
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup strawberry jam

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl
Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy
Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth
Fold in dry ingredients to form a dough
Cover and chill dough for 10 min
Scoop dough into 16 mounds on baking sheets
Add 1 tsp cream cheese to center of each mound and press into dough
Top each with a small spoonful of strawberry jam
Bake for 12–14 min until lightly golden

Notes

Use unbleached flour for best texture
Keep leavening agents fresh
Chill dough 10 min for better texture
Freezer-friendly—freeze unbaked cookies on baking sheet first

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 13
Category: Desserts & Sweets
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American