Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
These strawberry cheesecake cookies combine the rich, creamy flavor of cheesecake with the buttery goodness of homemade cookies. Filled with fresh strawberries and sweet cream cheese, they’re the perfect treat for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Extras:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Creamy Cookie Base: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Dry Mix Magic: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients gradually, stirring just until combined. Don't overmix!
- Strawberry Swirl: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, taking care not to mush them.
- Cheesecake Dreams: In a small bowl, whip the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble and Bake: Scoop heaping tablespoons of cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Make a thumbprint indentation in each cookie and dollop a teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs and top with a slice of fresh strawberry (optional).
- Golden Glow: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheesecake filling is set. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth mixing.
- Chill dough for 30 mins for best results.
- Try with other berries like raspberries or blueberries.
- Add chocolate drizzle for a sweet twist.