⅔cup(150 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
⅔cup(147 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar
½cup(100 grams) granulated sugar
1large egg (50 grams), room temperature
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2¼cups(281 grams) all-purpose flour
½teaspoonbaking soda
½teaspoonkosher salt
Filling:
4ounces(113 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
3tablespoons(21 grams) confectioners’ sugar
1large egg yolk (19 grams), room temperature
½teaspoonlemon zest
¼teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonvanilla extract
Topping:
½cup(75 grams) lightly crushed graham crackers
2tablespoons(28 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar
¼teaspoonkosher salt
2tablespoons(28 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
12teaspoons(60 grams) strawberry preserves*
Instructions
For dough: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
Line rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using a 3-tablespoon spring-loaded scoop, scoop dough (about 55 grams each), and roll into balls. (Dough will be soft but should be firm enough to scoop; if it’s too soft, let it stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.) Place at least 2 inches apart on prepared pans. Using the back of a spoon, make an indentation about 2 inches wide in center of each dough ball. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour, or freeze for about 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
For filling: In another medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, egg yolk, lemon zest, salt, and vanilla. Divide filling among dough indentations (about 2 teaspoons or 10 grams each).
For topping: In another medium bowl, whisk together graham crackers, brown sugar, and salt; whisk in melted butter until well combined.
Spoon 1 teaspoon preserves onto filling in each indentation; carefully swirl together with a wooden pick. Sprinkle half of topping onto edges of cookies.
Bake until edges are golden brown and set, 15 to 20 minutes, sprinkling remaining topping onto cookies halfway through baking. Let cool on pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.