Strawberry Cream Cheese Meltaway Cookies Recipe
Strawberry Cream Cheese Meltaway Cookies are delicate cookies that melt in your mouth, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and beautifully swirled with strawberry jam. Perfect for a sweet treat or a special occasion, these cookies combine a tender crumb with a luscious frosting and a hint of fruity jam.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 35-40 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Topping
- 3 tablespoons strawberry jam
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside for later use.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients. Beat until well combined. The dough will be crumbly, so use your hands to knead it gently into a smooth ball.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough ball with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up slightly, making it easier to roll out.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Roll and Cut Cookies: Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out to approximately 0.2 inches thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use a 2.4-inch cookie cutter to cut the dough into shapes. Place the cut cookies on the prepared baking sheets about 1.5 inches apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies for 9 to 10 minutes or until the bottoms develop a light brown color, indicating they are baked through. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: While the cookies cool, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, blending well until the frosting is light and luscious.
- Frost the Cookies: Once the cookies have completely cooled, spread an even layer of cream cheese frosting over each cookie.
- Decorate with Strawberry Jam: Fill a piping bag with strawberry jam and cut a small opening at the tip. Add a few drops of jam on top of each frosted cookie and swirl gently using a toothpick to create a marbled effect.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 7 days.
- If you prefer to avoid rolling the dough, you can shape the dough into 1-tablespoon balls and flatten the tops with the bottom of a glass before baking.
