Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the sweet, buttery flavor of brown sugar cookies with a rich whipped cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberries. They’re a delicious twist on traditional cheesecake, made in cookie form with a graham cracker crumble for added texture!
Ingredients
For the Brown Sugar Cookies:
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125g salted butter, room temperature (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp)
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100g light brown sugar, packed (1/2 cup)
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50g granulated sugar (3 tbsp + 2 tsp)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 tsp double cream or heavy cream
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220g plain flour (1 cup + 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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30g granulated sugar, for coating the cookie dough balls (2 tbsp + 1 tsp)
For the Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:
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100ml double cream or heavy cream (1/4 cup + 3 tbsp)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 heaped tbsp icing sugar or powdered sugar
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100g cream cheese, room temperature (1/4 cup + 3 tbsp)
For Assembling the Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies:
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Fresh strawberries, chopped
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Strawberry jam
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Biscuit crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
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Make the Brown Sugar Cookies:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and double cream (or heavy cream) and beat until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in the 30g of granulated sugar for coating. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. -
Make the Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:
While the cookies are cooling, make the whipped cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the double cream, vanilla extract, icing sugar, and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
The frosting should be light and fluffy—add more powdered sugar if you prefer it sweeter or thicker. -
Assemble the Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies:
Once the cookies have cooled, spread a dollop of the whipped cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.
Spoon a small amount of strawberry jam onto the frosting, then top with chopped fresh strawberries. Finally, sprinkle a little bit of biscuit or graham cracker crumbs over the top to give the cookies a cheesecake-like crunch.
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Serve and Enjoy:
Serve the cookies immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. These cookies are a perfect combination of soft, sweet, and tangy flavors!
Notes
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You can make the cookies in advance and frost them just before serving to keep the frosting fresh.
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For an extra cheesecake flavor, you can add a pinch of lemon zest to the frosting.
- You can use store-bought strawberry jam or homemade jam for the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American