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Homemade Subway Raspberry Cookies Recipe

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These homemade Subway raspberry cookies are a soft and chewy delight, perfectly replicating the iconic flavor combination of tart freeze-dried raspberries, creamy white chocolate, and luscious cream cheese filling. Easy to make in under 45 minutes with basic pantry ingredients, this copycat recipe allows you to enjoy fresh, bakery-quality cookies anytime at home, with options to freeze and store for later.

Ingredients

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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

Cream Cheese Filling

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Cream Cheese Filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and refrigerate while preparing the cookie dough.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, corn starch, salt, and baking soda to create the base dry mix for the cookie dough.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, beat the room temperature unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, then beat until just incorporated.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet butter-sugar mixture. Mix only until combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender texture. Gently fold in the freeze-dried raspberries and white chocolate chunks evenly into the dough.
  5. Assemble the Cookies: Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten into a disc. Add a small spoonful of chilled cream cheese filling in the center. Cover with another dough disc, pinch edges to seal, and gently roll into a ball. Repeat for the rest of the dough and filling.
  6. Chill the Cookie Dough: Place the assembled cookie dough balls on a baking sheet or tray and chill in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes. This firming step helps the cookies keep their shape during baking and improves texture.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Arrange the chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies appear slightly underbaked but edges are set. They will firm up while cooling.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy fresh, or store as desired.

Notes

  • Use only freeze-dried raspberries, not regular dried or fresh raspberries, to avoid excess moisture and maintain texture.
  • Chill the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results in texture and flavor.
  • Keep the cream cheese filling slightly cool to prevent it from spreading too much during baking.
  • Handle the freeze-dried raspberries gently to avoid powdering or loss of vibrant color.
  • Store fresh cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft and chewy up to 5 days.
  • Bake-time should be monitored carefully—cookies should look a bit underdone when removed from the oven as they set while cooling.
  • Freeze dough balls individually before storing to easily bake fresh cookies anytime later.
  • Substitute mascarpone for cream cheese as a delicious alternative; dairy-free cream cheese alternatives should be block style for best results.

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