Are you ready to take your cookie game to the next level? Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful fusion of two beloved desserts: strawberry cheesecake and cookies.
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion, combining the fruity sweetness of strawberries with the creamy richness of cheesecake, all wrapped up in a soft, chewy cookie. Let's dive into this easy, step-by-step recipe!
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
6. Add the Cheesecake Factor: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold this into your cookie dough.
7. Strawberry Power: Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder. Mix this into your dough for that vibrant strawberry flavor.
8. Chocolate Love: Fold in white chocolate chips. They'll add a creamy sweetness that complements the tartness of the strawberries.
9. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat and Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
6. Add the Cheesecake Factor: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold this into your cookie dough.
7. Strawberry Power: Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder. Mix this into your dough for that vibrant strawberry flavor.
8. Chocolate Love: Fold in white chocolate chips. They'll add a creamy sweetness that complements the tartness of the strawberries.
9. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
And there you have it! Your kitchen is now filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies.
The tangy cream cheese, sweet strawberries, and creamy white chocolate create a symphony of flavors in every bite.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Store in an airtight container; they'll stay fresh for up to 5 days (if they last that long!).
Whether you're treating yourself, impressing guests, or just baking up some love, these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are sure to become a new favorite.
Pro Tips:
- Use freeze-dried strawberries for intense flavor without adding extra moisture.- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Store in an airtight container; they'll stay fresh for up to 5 days (if they last that long!).
Whether you're treating yourself, impressing guests, or just baking up some love, these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are sure to become a new favorite.
Happy baking!