Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 215 grams butter (salted or unsalted)
02 - 55 grams brown sugar
03 - 190 grams white/granulated sugar
04 - 1 large egg (60 grams)
05 - 4 grams vanilla extract
06 - 2 grams strawberry extract
07 - 2-4 grams gel food coloring (pink/red)
08 - 310 grams All-purpose flour
09 - 6 grams baking soda
10 - 2 grams baking powder

→ Cream Cheese Filling

11 - 226 grams cream cheese (8 oz)
12 - 60 grams powdered sugar
13 - 2 grams vanilla extract

→ Topping

14 - 200 grams white/granulated sugar (for coating)

# Instructions:

01 - Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Scoop into 14-16g balls and freeze for 30-60 minutes.
02 - Beat butter until off-white (3-5 minutes). Add sugars and beat until fluffy. Mix in egg, extracts, and food coloring.
03 - Add flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until combined.
04 - Wrap 80g cookie dough around frozen cream cheese ball, roll in sugar. Bake at 350°F for 10-11 minutes.

# Notes:

01 - Make a test cookie first to check spread
02 - Can be stored in fridge up to 10 days
03 - Shape cookies while warm for perfect circles