Description

These Homemade Subway Raspberry Cookies feature a delicate balance of tart freeze-dried raspberries and sweet white chocolate chunks, enveloped in a soft, buttery cookie dough with a luscious cream cheese filling. Inspired by the popular Subway cookie, this recipe combines textures and flavors for an indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries
1 tsp baking soda
1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 large egg
3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature, about 68°F)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp corn starch
3/4 cup white chocolate chunks

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup powdered sugar
4 oz cream cheese (softened)

Instructions

Prepare the Oven and Cream Cheese Filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate while preparing the cookie dough.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda. This forms the dry base for the dough and ensures proper texture.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, then beat just until incorporated.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid tough cookies. Gently fold in the freeze-dried raspberries and white chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
Assemble the Cookies: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten into a disc. Spoon a small amount of chilled cream cheese filling in the center. Cover with another dough disc, pinch edges to seal, and gently roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
Chill the Cookie Dough: Place the assembled cookie dough balls into the freezer and chill for 15 to 20 minutes. This helps maintain shape during baking and improves texture.

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing spread and preserving the filled center during baking.
Use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with sugars.
If you cannot find freeze-dried raspberries, dried raspberries can be a substitute but may alter texture.
Ensure cream cheese is properly softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
Sealing the edges well prevents the cream cheese filling from leaking while baking.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft and fresh.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: homemade cookies, raspberry cookies, cream cheese filling, white chocolate cookies, Subway copycat cookies, baked cookies, dessert