Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Craving a treat that's both quick to make and bursting with deliciousness? Let me introduce you to Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies! These aren't just your average cookies; they're a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries, all packed into a soft, chewy, and undeniably satisfying cookie. As a busy mom, I'm always on the hunt for easy recipes that don't compromise on flavor or quality. These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect solution – a healthy-ish treat that's ready in minutes and loved by everyone!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

My grandmother, bless her heart, wasn't much of a baker, but she made an incredible strawberry pie every summer. The aroma of fresh strawberries and buttery crust always filled her tiny kitchen. These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies remind me of those sweet summer days and the love that went into every slice! They capture that same comforting, summery essence in a convenient cookie form.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Swirl:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Component:

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix!
6. Prepare Strawberry Component: Finely dice the Fresh Strawberries
7. Make the Cheesecake Swirl: In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
8. Assemble the Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. Add the Swirl: Gently press a small indentation into the center of each cookie. Spoon or pipe a small amount of the cheesecake mixture into the center of each indentation. Garnish with the Fresh Strawberries.
10. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
11. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Serve: Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies!

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

A delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries, all packed into a soft, chewy, and undeniably satisfying cookie.

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Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

For the Cookie Base:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Swirl:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Component:

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced

Equipment

• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Medium Bowl
• Large Bowl
• Small Bowl
• Whisk

Method

 

1. **Prep:** Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
   1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt
3. **Cream Butter and Sugars:** In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
   1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
4. **Add Wet Ingredients:** Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
   1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5. **Combine Wet and Dry:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix!
6. **Prepare Strawberry Component:** Finely dice the Fresh Strawberries
   1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
7. **Make the Cheesecake Swirl:** In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
   4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8. **Assemble the Cookies:** Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. **Add the Swirl:** Gently press a small indentation into the center of each cookie. Spoon or pipe a small amount of the cheesecake mixture into the center of each indentation. Garnish with the Fresh Strawberries.
   1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
10. **Bake:** Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
11. **Cool:** Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. **Serve:** Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies!