Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

Soft, chewy cookies filled with fresh strawberries and cream cheese, topped with a graham cracker crumble for the perfect cheesecake flavor in every bite.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 45

Servings: cookies

Calories: 215kcal

Cost: $16

Equipment

Electric mixer (stand or hand mixer)
Cookie scoop
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Wire cooling racks

Ingredients

Cookie Base:

8 oz cream cheese softened
½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
¼ cup strawberry preserves

Cheesecake Crumble:

¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth (2 minutes). Add sugar, beat until fluffy (3 minutes).
Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
Mix dry ingredients separately. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
Fold in strawberries and preserves.
Mix crumble ingredients in separate bowl.
Scoop 2-tablespoon portions, roll into balls.
Press indent in center, sprinkle with crumble.
Bake 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and butter are properly softened
Pat strawberries dry to prevent excess moisture
Don't overbake - centers should still be soft

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