Directions:
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven toĀ 350Ā°F (175Ā°C)Ā and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a small bowl, beat together theĀ softened cream cheese,Ā powdered sugar, andĀ vanilla extractĀ until smooth and creamy.
Place small teaspoon-sized dollops of the mixture onto a plate and freeze for aboutĀ 20ā30 minutes. This helps keep the filling firm while shaping the cookies.
- Make the Cookie Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine theĀ strawberry cake mix,Ā vegetable oil, andĀ eggs. Stir until a thick dough forms.
- Assemble the Cookies:
Scoop aboutĀ 1 tablespoon of cookie doughĀ and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place a frozen dollop of cheesecake filling in the center, then cover it with another tablespoon of dough, sealing the edges completely so the filling doesnāt leak during baking.
- Bake the Cookies:
Arrange the stuffed cookies on your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake forĀ 9ā11 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Cool and Serve:
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these soft, chewy, strawberry-packed cookies with a creamy cheesecake surprise inside!
Nutritional Information:
Ā Prep Time: 15 minutes |Ā Ā Chill Time: 20 minutes |Ā Ā Baking Time: 10 minutes |Ā Ā Total Time: 45 minutes
- Ā Kcal: Approx. 180 kcal per cookie
- Ā Servings: About 12ā14 cookies
