By Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies is a comfort-food classic made simpler for home cooks. With everyday ingredients and reliable technique, it delivers big flavor with little effort.
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies captures the essence of desserts|cakes while staying approachable for everyday cooking. The method focuses on maximizing flavor with minimal steps, using common pantry items and fresh ingredients. From the first bite you’ll notice a balance of texture and taste that feels both familiar and exciting. To build depth, we combine proper seasoning with simple techniques: gentle heat for aromatics, accurate measurements, and attention to doneness. Small details—like resting time or layering ingredients—make a noticeable difference in the final dish. This recipe is designed to be flexible. You can swap in seasonal produce, adjust spices to match your preferences, or adapt the base to suit dietary needs. The goal is to keep the spirit of the dish while letting you tailor it to your kitchen. Serving ideas are wide open: pair with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or your favorite grains. Leftovers store well and often taste even better the next day as flavors settle. That makes the recipe suitable for meal prep and busy schedules. For best results, read the steps once before you start, assemble ingredients, and cook with confidence. Taste as you go, and don’t be afraid to adjust seasoning. With these principles, Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies becomes a reliable addition to your rotation—crowd-pleasing, practical, and full of flavor.
INGREDIENTS
Cream Cheese Filling:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup powdered sugar
Strawberry Cookie Dough:
3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
⅔ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon strawberry extract
1 large egg, room temperature
1 egg white
1 cup fresh strawberries, capped, cored and finely chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
PREPARATION STEPS
Cream Cheese Filling:
Using a small mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese for 30 seconds until smooth.
Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low and beat in the powdered sugar. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for an additional 30 seconds until smooth.
Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Scoop out 1½ teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet
Space the dollops 2 inches apart
Place the baking sheet in the freezer while you prepare the cookie dough.
Strawberry Cookie Dough:
Add the flour, baking soda, and baking powder to a medium-sized mixing bowl, and whisk to combine.
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 to 1½ minutes until smooth.
Add the sugars and continue to mix for 1 minute until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and the strawberry extract, and mix just until combined.
Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each egg.
Lower the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients 1 cup at a time. Mix just until incorporated.
Toss the chopped strawberries in the 1 tablespoon of flour.
Fold in the strawberries. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set them aside.
Scoop out 3 tablespoons of cookie dough. Place the dough 3 inches apart. There will be 6 cookies per baking sheet.
Using your thumb or 1 teaspoon measuring spoon, make a divot in the center of each cookie.
Remove the cream cheese dollops from the freezer.
Place 1 of the cream cheese dollops into the divot in the center of the cookie dough.
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Gently press down and shape the dough around the cream cheese ball, encasing the cream cheese
Repeat with the remaining dough balls
Bake for 15 to 16 minutes until the edges are golden brown
Allow the cookies to rest on the cookie sheet for 10 to 12 minutes before moving the cookies to a cooling rack to completely cool.
ORIGIN
Home-style cooking inspired by classic flavors and modern, reliable methods.
META INFOS
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 55 min | Servings: 12 | Calories: ~320 kcal | Difficulty: Easy
BENEFITS
Balanced flavor with approachable prep. Nutrition-friendly options and make-ahead friendly for busy schedules.
OCCASIONS
Weeknight dinners; Family gatherings; Potlucks; Holidays; Picnics; Meal prep
VARIATIONS
Swap seasonal produce; Adjust spices; Offer gluten-free or low-carb options where suitable; Try alternative proteins.
PAIRINGS
Coffee; Tea; Vanilla ice cream; Fresh berries
STORAGE
Refrigerate in airtight container 2–4 days; freeze up to 2 months. Reheat gently to preserve texture.
TIPS
Measure accurately; Preheat pans/oven; Avoid overcooking; Taste and adjust seasoning; Rest before slicing when needed.
