Description
Strawberry cheesecake cookies are soft, golden treats with creamy cheesecake filling and juicy strawberry chunks. Each bite delivers the perfect mix of fruity brightness and rich indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries with a spatula, being careful not to mash them.
- In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough, flatten slightly, and add a small dollop of cheesecake filling in the center. Wrap the dough around the filling to enclose it.
- Place cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Optionally sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or chilled as desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with.
- Pat strawberries dry to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- Use a melon baller to portion the cheesecake filling easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Strawberry cheesecake cookies, fruit cookies, cream cheese dessert, soft cookies, summer treats