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Brown Butter Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies to Swoon Over

Indulge in these Brown Butter Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, blending creamy cheesecake flavors with fruity strawberries for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat brick-style
  • 1/4 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract High-quality recommended
For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Browned and softened
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • Sugar for rolling Granulated Sugar For coating
For the Strawberry Jam
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Diced
  • 1/2 cup Additional Sugar Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Saucepan
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Filling by beating cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Portion into mounds and freeze for 30 minutes.
  2. Make Strawberry Jam by simmering strawberries and sugar for 45 minutes until thickened, then chill.
  3. Mix the Dough by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and creaming brown butter with sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  4. Incorporate Jam by folding jam into the cookie dough until combined.
  5. Shape Cookies by scooping dough, placing frozen filling in the center, and sealing.
  6. Sugar Coat & Bake by rolling in sugar and baking for 11-12 minutes.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for the best filling consistency, and chill the filling before baking to keep it intact.