Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Soft Creamy (Print Format)

Soft strawberry cookies with sweet-tangy cheesecake centers, easy to make, great for any celebration or cozy treat.

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cookie Dough

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
02 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
03 - 2 large eggs

→ For the Cheesecake Filling

04 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy. Place in the freezer for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until combined. Refrigerate the dough for 10 minutes if too sticky.
03 - Take a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it into a disk. Add 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling to the center, cover with another small piece of dough, seal edges, and roll into a ball. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 - Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked. Cool on a baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
05 - Enjoy the cookies warm for gooey centers or let them cool for a chewy-soft texture. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate.

# Tips:

01 - Refrigerate dough if sticky to make assembly easier.
02 - For a festive touch, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with white chocolate before serving.