Description

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a perfect blend of butter, cream cheese, and strawberries. Simple to make and truly delicious, they are ideal for anyone looking for homemade cookie recipes bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

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2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
4 ounces full fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 Tablespoon vanilla bean paste
1 cup freeze dried strawberries, roughly chopped
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
3/4 cup graham cracker pieces, roughly chopped
1/2 cup chopped graham cracker pieces
1/2 cup chopped freeze dried strawberries
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

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Instructions

Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the eggs and vanilla bean paste to the butter mixture and mix on low until combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in small batches, mixing until no streaks of white remain. Avoid over-mixing.
Gently fold in the freeze-dried strawberries, white chocolate chips, and graham cracker pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes up to an hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop heaping balls of dough onto the prepared sheet.
Bake for 10-11 minutes until the cookies are set and edges are golden brown.
Cool the cookies on a wire rack after baking. Garnish with additional freeze-dried strawberries, white chocolate chips, and graham cracker pieces, sprinkling with flaky sea salt if desired.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and ensures a thicker cookie.
Feel free to adjust the amount of white chocolate and strawberries based on personal taste.
Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg