Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies that combine the fruity flavor of fresh strawberries with creamy cheesecake frosting, all baked into soft, sweet cookies made from strawberry cake mix. Topped with fresh strawberry slices and cookie crumbs, these treats offer a perfect balance of texture and taste for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup chopped strawberries
Cheesecake Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
Topping
- 6 sliced strawberries
- Crumbled cookie from one baked cookie
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside to prepare the dough.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and vegetable oil, then whisk until fully combined to create a smooth base.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the strawberry cake mix and baking powder until evenly blended.
- Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Use a spoon to stir until a thick batter forms with no dry pockets.
- Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Portion Dough: Using an ice cream scoop, place 6 dough balls on each prepared cookie sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies start to brown at the edges.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven immediately once browned to prevent overbaking. Allow cookies to cool completely on the sheets.
- Prepare Topping: Crumble one cooled cookie finely to use as a topping later.
- Make Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition until smooth and fully combined.
- Frost Cookies: Transfer the frosting into a piping bag and pipe onto each cooled cookie evenly.
- Decorate Cookies: Top each frosted cookie with the crumbled cookie pieces and sliced fresh strawberries for an attractive finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened before making the frosting to achieve a smooth texture.
- Do not overbake the cookies; remove them as soon as they begin to brown to keep them soft and chewy.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture in both the dough and topping.
- The frosting can be made ahead of time and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before frosting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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