Description
These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cookies taste just like your favorite strawberry crunch ice cream bar — soft sugar cookie base, creamy cheesecake center, and buttery graham-strawberry crumble on top!
Ingredients
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- Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
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- Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 cup (240 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- Strawberry & Crunch Topping:
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 cup (100 g) crushed graham crackers
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Scoop small teaspoon-sized dollops onto a lined tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Chill dough for 15 minutes.
- Shape cookies: Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, and place a frozen cheesecake dollop in the center. Cover with another tablespoon of dough, sealing edges around the filling.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, combine strawberries, crushed graham crackers, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Assemble: Press a spoonful of the strawberry crunch mixture on top of each cookie before baking.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Let cool on the tray before transferring to a rack.
- Serve: Enjoy slightly warm or chilled for a creamy, dreamy cheesecake center with a fruity crunch on top.
Notes
- Use freeze-dried strawberries instead of fresh for an extra crunchy topping.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze unbaked cookies for up to 2 months; bake straight from frozen, adding 2 minutes to bake time.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American