Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 310 grams plain flour
02 - 6 grams bicarbonate of soda
03 - 2 grams baking powder
04 - 2-4 grams gel coloring of your choice
05 - 4 grams vanilla essence
06 - 2 grams strawberry flavoring
07 - 55 grams dark brown sugar
08 - 190 grams granulated sugar
09 - 1 large egg (approx. 60 grams)
10 - 215 grams butter, either salted or unsalted

→ Cream Cheese Filling

11 - 226 grams cream cheese, softened
12 - 60 grams icing sugar
13 - 2 grams pure vanilla essence

→ Topping

14 - 200 grams white sugar to coat

# Instructions:

01 - Combine cream cheese with vanilla and powdered sugar. Shape into tablespoon-sized portions (14-16g), then freeze for half an hour to an hour.
02 - Whip butter until pale and creamy (around 3-5 minutes). Gradually beat in sugars until fluffy. Blend in the egg, food coloring, vanilla, and strawberry flavor.
03 - Add the flour, baking powder, and soda, then stir together until fully blended.
04 - Take 80g of dough, press flat, and wrap it around a chilled cream cheese portion. Roll in sugar, and bake at 350°F for 10-11 minutes.
05 - Optional: while hot, use a round cutter to shape cookies. Let cool on the tray for 10 minutes before moving.

# Notes:

01 - Start with one cookie to check how it spreads.
02 - Store in the fridge for up to 10 days.
03 - Gel color works best for vibrant results.