Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, creamy, and packed with strawberry flavor. They feature a luscious cream cheese filling and smooth frosting — perfect for any sweet occasion!
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
1/4 cup strawberry jam (optional)
4 oz cream cheese (for filling)
3 tablespoons powdered sugar (for filling)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
4 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
1. Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop teaspoon-sized portions and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
5. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and optional strawberry jam.
6. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it, and place a frozen cream cheese ball in the center. Cover with another tablespoon of dough and seal the edges.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11–13 minutes, until edges are slightly golden.
8. Cool cookies completely before frosting.
9. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and creamy.
10. Frost each cookie and sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberries before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months.
Substitute blueberries or raspberries for strawberries for a fun variation.
For a lighter texture, avoid overmixing the dough once you add flour.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30