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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies freshly baked on cooling rack

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies: A Sweet Twist on Two Classics

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Soft, sweet, and creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies with a rich cream cheese base and bursts of strawberry flavor.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 20 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)
  • Optional: Graham cracker crumbs for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugars until fluffy.
  3. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet mixture.
  5. Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
  6. Chill dough for 60 minutes.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheet. Sprinkle with graham crumbs if desired.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to rack.

Notes

  • Chill the dough to prevent spreading.
  • Use freeze-dried strawberries for best texture.
  • Store in airtight container up to 5 days or freeze.
  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 145
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg