Step 1: Make the Cheesecake Filling

1. In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Scoop teaspoon-sized dollops of the mixture onto a parchment-lined plate and freeze for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Cookie Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
4. Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.

Step 3: Assemble the Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Scoop 2 tablespoons of cookie dough for each cookie. Flatten the dough into a disk and place a frozen cheesecake dollop in the center.
3. Fold the dough around the filling, rolling it into a ball to seal the cheesecake inside.
4. Place the stuffed cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly underbaked (they’ll continue to cook as they cool).
2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.