Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the creamy texture of cheesecake with the chewiness of a cookie, all infused with fresh strawberries. Perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- For the Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tsp freeze-dried strawberry powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and softened full-fat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the granulated sugar. Beat on medium-high speed for another 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the large egg until just combined, then add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and freeze-dried strawberry powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, beating on low speed until just combined.
- If using white chocolate chips, gently fold them into the dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still look soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If making the optional glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and freeze-dried strawberry powder until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Use fresh strawberries for a more intense flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Strawberry, Cheesecake, Cookies, Valentine's Day, Dessert