Strawberry Cheesecake Cookiesrn

Name: Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 94 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces cream cheese, (softened); ⅓ cup powdered sugar; ½ teaspoon strawberry extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled); 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup salted sweet cream butter, (softened (2 sticks)); ⅔ cup granulated sugar; ⅓ cup light brown sugar, (packed); 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon strawberry extract; 1 large egg (room temperature); 1 egg white (room temperature); 1 cup fresh strawberries ((capped, cored and finely chopped)); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

You’re going to love these delicious strawberry cheesecake cookies that are the perfect mix of two of the best desserts. The cookies are soft and chewy with a heavenly strawberry cheesecake flavor and a creamy center.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Ingredients

These strawberry cheesecake cookies are a delightful fusion of rich cheesecake and fruity strawberry flavors.

The cream cheese filling adds a slightly tangy contrast to the sweet, tender cookie dough.

With the addition of fresh, chopped strawberries and hints of vanilla and strawberry extract, these cookies are a delicious treat for strawberry lovers.

You’ll need:

For The Cream Cheese Filling:

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon strawberry extract

For The Strawberry Cookie Dough:

3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (2 sticks) salted sweet cream butter, softened
⅔ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon strawberry extract
1 large egg + 1 egg white room temperature
1 cup capped, cored and finely chopped fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Substitutions And Additions

STRAWBERRY EXTRACT: If you cannot find strawberry extract, you can omit it from this recipe.

You can also easily replace it with raspberry or cherry extract to experiment with different fruity undertones.

BERRIES: You can also substitute other fresh berries for the strawberries in this easy cookie recipe.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS: For an extra burst of sweetness in these cookies, add a half cup of mini or regular white chocolate chips with the strawberries.

PURE VANILLA EXTRACT: Vanilla extract is a versatile ingredient, and you can switch things up by using almond extract or even coconut extract for a distinct flavor.

How To Make This Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

Once you mix up the cheesecake filling, the cookie dough comes together in a snap, ready to bake and enjoy in no time.

Cream Cheese Filling

STEP ONE: Using a small mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese for 30 seconds until smooth.

STEP TWO: Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low and beat in the powdered sugar and strawberry extract. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for an additional 30 seconds until smooth.

STEP THREE: Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

STEP FOUR: Using a small cookie scoop (approx. 1½ teaspoons) scoop out 24 dollops of the cream cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Space the dollops 2 inches apart. Gently press down on the dollops making round disks. Place the baking sheet in the freezer while you prepare the cookie dough.

STEP ONE: Add the flour, baking soda, and baking powder to a medium-sized mixing bowl, and whisk to combine.

STEP TWO: Using either a stand mixer or a medium-sized mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the softened butter for 1-1½ minutes until smooth.

STEP THREE: Add the sugars and continue to mix for 1 minute until light and fluffy.

STEP FOUR: Add the vanilla extract and the strawberry extract, and mix just until combined.

STEP FIVE: Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each egg.

STEP SIX: Lower the mixer speed to low and add the flour 1 cup at a time. Mix just until incorporated.

STEP SEVEN: In a separate bowl, toss the chopped strawberries in the 1 tablespoon of flour.

STEP EIGHT: Add the strawberries to the cookie batter. Mix on lowest speed to gently combine the strawberries with the cookie dough. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

STEP NINE: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

STEP TEN: Using a large cookie scoop make 24 dollops of cookie dough. Place the dough 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. There will be 12 cookies per baking sheet.

STEP ELEVEN: Remove the cream cheese dollops from the freezer.

STEP TWELVE: Place 1 of the cream cheese disks into the center of each cookie dough.

STEP THIRTEEN: Gently press down on the cream cheese disks then using a spoon, small spatula or knife move the cookie dough up the sides and on top of the cream cheese disks encasing the cream cheese in the cookie dough.

STEP FOURTEEN: Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to rest on the cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes before moving the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.

How To Serve These Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies

Your taste buds will thank you for these delicious strawberry cookies.

Enjoy the cookies with a cold glass of milk or homemade hot chocolate. These would be a very welcome treat after school or for a bedtime snack.

Serve these cookies with a pot of your favorite tea or iced tea. Their fruity, creamy notes complement both black and herbal teas.

Get creative by sandwiching a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two strawberry cheesecake cookies.

Try these easy recipes for creamsicle cookies and blueberry cookies for two more delightfully fruity cookies.

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Storing These Cream Cheese Strawberry Cookies

Whether you’re planning to make them ahead of time or looking to preserve leftovers, proper storage is the key to keeping these cookies at their best.

MAKE AHEAD: If you want to get a head start or simply like to plan ahead, you can prepare the cookie dough and store it in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours before baking.

Form the dough into cookie balls and place them on a baking sheet, then cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

When you’re ready to bake, simply take them out, arrange them on a baking sheet, and follow the regular baking instructions.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover strawberry cream cheese cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the baked cookies in an airtight container for up to one month. Allow the cookies to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Why We Love This Recipe

FRUITY BURST: These cookies are a delightful explosion of fresh strawberry flavor in every bite. The combination of real, chopped strawberries and strawberry extract infuses each cookie with a vibrant, natural sweetness.

CREAMY CHEESECAKE FILLING: The cream cheese filling adds a luxurious, creamy texture and a hint of tanginess that beautifully complements the sweetness of the strawberry cookie dough.

UNIQUE TWIST: Strawberry cheesecake cookies offer a creative twist on traditional cookies, making them a standout treat at gatherings and events.

There’s something special about these strawberry cheesecake cookies. Maybe it’s the way the sweet strawberry flavor combines with the creamy cheesecake taste or the bright pops of ruby red berries. Whatever makes them magical, I promise you’ll be in heaven after one bite of these soft cookies!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen strawberries?

You can use frozen strawberries in this recipe when you don’t have fresh ones available.

Can I freeze these cookies?

These chewy cream cheese cookies can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Can I use a different kind of berry in these strawberry cookies?

You could try blueberries or raspberries in this recipe in place of the strawberries.

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