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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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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.

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.

Method
 

  1. Cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Mix in granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and strawberry powder in a separate bowl.
  4. Gently fold in fresh diced strawberries and optional graham cracker crumbs.
  5. Chill dough for 1 hour to prevent spreading.
  6. Form dough balls, bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
  7. 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.