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6. Combine the wet and dry ingredients
Gradually add dry to wet: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet butter mixture, mixing on low speed until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
Fold in white chocolate chips: Gently fold in 1 cup white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Make the strawberry cream cheese filling
Mix filling ingredients: In a small bowl, combine 1⁄2 cup strawberry jam with 1⁄2 cup softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth and well combined.
7. Scoop and fill cookies
Scoop dough: Using a cookie scoop or large spoon, scoop 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Create patties: Press small patties into the center of each dough ball using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
Add filling: Spoon a small amount of strawberry cream cheese mixture into each patty, ensuring each cookie has a delightful center.
8. Bake cookies
Bake: Place a baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
Baking Monitor: Monitor cookies at the end of baking time to prevent overbaking.
9. Cool Cookies
Initial Cooling: Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
Transfer to Wire Rack: Carefully transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely, ensuring perfectly set fillings.
Fast Facts
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: Approximately 280 calories per cookie
Serves: 24 cookies
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