Cherry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies

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🍒 Cherry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies – Gooey & Delicious Treat

🌟 Introduction

If you love rich desserts like cheesecake and soft-baked cookies, this recipe brings the best of both worlds together! Cherry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies are soft, buttery cookies with a creamy cheesecake center and a burst of sweet cherry filling. Every bite is gooey, tangy, and perfectly indulgent—just the kind of treat that feels bakery-level but is easy enough to make at home.

Since you enjoy making comforting desserts (like your Death by Chocolate Dump Cake and Cloud Cake), this recipe will fit right into your favorites—simple, rich, and super satisfying ❤️

🧾 Ingredients

🍪 Cookie Dough

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

🍰 Cheesecake Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

🍒 Filling

  • 1/4 cup cherry pie filling

🥣 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

  1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Scoop small portions (about 1 tsp each) onto parchment paper.
  3. Freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm.

Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough

  1. In a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture.

Step 3: Assemble the Cookies

  1. Scoop cookie dough and flatten slightly.
  2. Place one frozen cheesecake piece and a small amount of cherry filling in the center.
  3. Cover with more dough and seal edges completely.

Step 4: Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Place cookies on lined baking tray.
  3. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  4. Cool slightly before serving (the center will be gooey!).

🔥 Methods & Tips

  • Freezing the filling helps keep the center creamy and prevents leaking.
  • Don’t overfill with cherries to avoid bursting cookies.
  • Chill dough for 15 minutes if it feels too soft.
  • For extra indulgence, drizzle with white chocolate or dust with powdered sugar.

📜 History & Inspiration

Stuffed cookies became popular in modern baking as a creative twist on classic cookies. Inspired by traditional American cheesecake desserts and fruit-filled pastries, this recipe combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the comfort of homemade cookies. The cherry element adds a nostalgic touch often found in classic diner-style desserts.

🍪 Formation (Texture & Flavor Profile)

  • Outside: Soft, slightly crisp edges
  • Inside: Creamy cheesecake core
  • Flavor: Sweet, buttery, tangy, and fruity
  • Texture: Gooey center with melt-in-your-mouth dough

❤️ Lovers of This Recipe

These cookies are perfect for:

  • Cheesecake lovers 🍰
  • Cookie fans 🍪
  • Sweet dessert enthusiasts
  • Anyone who enjoys gooey, rich treats

They’re especially great for sharing—but honestly, you might want to keep them all to yourself 😄

🎯 Conclusion

Cherry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies are the ultimate comfort dessert—easy to make, beautiful to serve, and impossible to resist. Whether you’re baking for guests or treating yourself, these cookies deliver a bakery-style experience right from your kitchen.

💡 If you want, I can turn this into a no-bake version or even a chocolate cherry variation (which you’d probably love based on your chocolate dessert taste!).

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