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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

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These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate indulgent dessert—soft and chewy cookie dough filled with a creamy cheesecake center and bright bursts of freeze-dried strawberries. Easy to make and packed with flavor, they’re perfect for parties, holidays, or a special treat anytime.

Ingredients

  • For the Cookie Dough:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed or chopped
  • For the Cheesecake Filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop 1 tsp dollops onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30–45 minutes.
  2. Make the cookie dough: Cream butter and both sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Fold in freeze-dried strawberries.
  3. Assemble the cookies: Flatten a scoop of cookie dough, place a frozen cheesecake center in the middle, and cover with another scoop of dough. Seal the edges.
  4. Chill: Place filled cookies on a baking sheet and chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
  6. Cool completely before serving to keep the cheesecake center intact.

Notes

  • Freeze-dried strawberries give the best texture and concentrated flavor.
  • Chilling before baking helps prevent leaking and improves texture.
  • Add-ins like white chocolate chips or crushed graham crackers make fun variations.
  • Cookies must be refrigerated due to the cream cheese filling.

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