Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

These strawberry cheesecake cookies blend creamy richness with bright berry flavor in every bite. With a soft texture, pretty pink color, and a hint of indulgence, they're perfect for gifting, gatherings, or treating yourself.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Best strawberry cheesecake cookies recipe, Easy strawberry cheesecake cookies recipe, Old fashioned strawberry cheesecake cookies recipe

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 12

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: cookies

Calories: 170kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

Mixing bowls
1 Stand or hand mixer
Measuring Cups & Spoons
1 Baking tray
1 Parchment paper
1 Cookie scoop
1 Airtight container

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

2¼ cups All-purpose flour Provides structure
1 teaspoon Baking powder Helps cookies rise
½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
½ cup Unsalted butter Softened
8 oz Cream cheese Softened
1 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the dough
1 large Egg Room temperature
2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor
1 cup Freeze-dried strawberries Crushed into powder
½ cup White chocolate chips Optional, for creaminess

For the Filling (Optional)

4 oz Cream cheese Softened
¼ cup Powdered sugar Sweetens smoothly
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract For cheesecake flavor
2 tablespoon Graham cracker crumbs Classic crust touch

Optional Topping

½ cup Graham cracker crumbs For rolling
2 tablespoon Granulated sugar For sparkle
White chocolate drizzle Optional finishing touch

Instructions

Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar; add egg, vanilla, dry ingredients, and strawberry powder.
Cover and chill for 30 minutes to help cookies hold shape.
Scoop dough; optionally stuff with cheesecake filling and roll in toppings.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are just set.
Cool 5 minutes on tray; transfer to rack. Store airtight with a slice of bread to stay soft.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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