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Soft strawberry cheesecake cookies recipe

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the tangy richness of cheesecake with the sweetness of strawberries, all in a soft, chewy cookie form. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, they’re easy to make and bursting with flavor.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: $8–$12

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer Use to beat the cream cheese and butter for the smoothest dough.
  • Baking sheets Line with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Cooling Racks For cooling cookies after baking.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Cream Cheese Softened to room temperature.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness and texture.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor.
  • 2 ½ cup All-Purpose Flour For the cookie dough base.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent for rise.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • ¼ cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries Ground into powder for strawberry flavor.
  • ½ cup Fresh Strawberries Diced into small pieces.
  • ¼ cup Graham Cracker Crumbs (optional) For a slight crunch and cheesecake-like texture.

For the Cream Cheese Swirl (Optional)

  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Softened.
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the swirl.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor.

For the Topping

  • ¼ cup White Chocolate Chips For drizzling on top.
  • 1 tablespoon Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder To sprinkle over the white chocolate drizzle.

Instructions

  • Cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
  • Mix in granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and strawberry powder in a separate bowl.
  • Gently fold in fresh diced strawberries and optional graham cracker crumbs.
  • Chill dough for 1 hour to prevent spreading.
  • Form dough balls, bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
  • Cool cookies, drizzle with melted white chocolate, and sprinkle with freeze-dried strawberry powder.

Notes

For extra tang, increase the cream cheese swirl. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.5mg