Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, chewy cookies that taste like a bite-sized version of the classic dessert, featuring cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and a buttery base.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or freeze-dried strawberries, chopped
- Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or strawberry glaze for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries and optional white chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use block-style cream cheese for better structure.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.
- Use freeze-dried strawberries for a stronger flavor and less moisture.
- Add graham cracker crumbs on top for a cheesecake crust effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
