Soft strawberry cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center for a sweet and fruity treat.
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
1/2 cup white chocolate chips optional
4 ounces cream cheese softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar and freeze small scoops.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt and add to dough.
Fold in strawberries and optional white chocolate.
Wrap dough around frozen cream cheese centers.
Bake at 350°F for 12 to 14 minutes.
Cool before serving.
Refrigerate cookies due to cream cheese filling. Avoid overbaking for soft texture.