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Flavorful Patriotic Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie Cups

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These bite-sized cookie cups combine soft, buttery cookies with a creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries, perfect for summer parties and patriotic holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, finely diced
  • Optional garnish: whole small strawberries, blueberries, or white chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your muffin tin well or line it with silicone liners to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in 2 large room-temperature eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, press dough evenly into each muffin cup, pushing up the sides to create a small well about 1/4 inch thick all around.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
  8. Let the cookie cups cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a clean bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, continue beating until creamy and fluffy.
  10. Gently fold 1 cup finely diced fresh strawberries into the cheesecake mixture, distributing evenly without crushing the berries.
  11. Using a piping bag or spoon, fill each cooled cookie cup with the cheesecake-strawberry mixture, leaving a small gap at the top for garnish if desired.
  12. Refrigerate filled cookie cups for at least 1 hour to set.
  13. Before serving, garnish with whole strawberries, blueberries, or white chocolate shavings.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to keep cookie cups tender. Press dough evenly to avoid cracking. Soften cream cheese fully before mixing to avoid lumps. Fold strawberries gently to prevent runny filling. Chill cookie cups for at least 1 hour for best texture. Can use gluten-free flour or dairy-free cream cheese for dietary adaptations.

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