Ingredients
Method
Make the Strawberry Jam
- Add strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thick and jam-like (10–12 minutes). Remove from heat and cool completely.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter & Cream Cheese
- In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add Sugars & Wet Ingredients
- Mix in granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
Combine Dough
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until a soft dough forms.
Chill Dough
- Cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
Assemble Cookies
- Scoop dough balls onto a lined baking sheet. Press a small indentation in the center and fill with cooled strawberry jam.
Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 14–16 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
Cool
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Let jam cool completely before filling cookies.
- Cookies firm up as they cool—avoid overbaking.
- Great for make-ahead baking and freezer storage.
