Cheesecake Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound of strawberries, hulled (fresh or frozen).
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½ cup of white granulated sugar.
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¼ cup of water.
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6 ounces of cream cheese, at room temperature.
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½ cup of granulated sugar.
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1 egg yolk, at room temperature.
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1 cup of unsalted butter, cubed and slightly cold.
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¾ cup of packed light brown sugar.
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⅓ cup of granulated sugar.
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1 large egg.
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1 large egg yolk.
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2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
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1¼ cups of all-purpose flour.
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1¼ cups of cake flour.
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1 teaspoon of cornstarch.
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1½ teaspoons of baking powder.
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¾ teaspoon of salt.
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2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
# Instructions:
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Prepare the strawberries by chopping fresh ones or using frozen ones as is.
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Cook the strawberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir regularly until the strawberries soften and the mixture thickens (about 8-10 minutes).
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Remove from heat, let it cool, and refrigerate if you’re not using it right away.
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Beat the cream cheese until it’s smooth. Gradually add sugar and keep mixing until it’s creamy.
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Add the egg yolk and mix until it’s smooth. Put it in a piping bag and chill it.
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Whisk together both types of flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
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In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until they’re light and fluffy.
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Mix in the egg and egg yolk one at a time, followed by the vanilla.
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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until they’re just combined.
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Divide the dough into balls and press down the center of each to make a well.
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Spoon the cream cheese mixture into one half of each well and the strawberry filling into the other half.
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Refrigerate the dough balls for 1-2 hours or overnight.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Arrange the dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheets, spaced apart. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
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Let the cookies cool on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
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These cookies are a delightful mix of sweet strawberries and tangy cheesecake, all wrapped up in a soft, spiced cookie base. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth looking for something a little different!.