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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 11 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in these Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, a delicious treat combining the sweet tang of strawberry cake mix with creamy cheesecake frosting. Perfectly soft and flavorful, they make an irresistible dessert or snack that’s easy to prepare in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup chopped strawberries

Cheesecake Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

  • 6 sliced strawberries

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and vegetable oil until fully combined to form the wet base for the cookies.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the strawberry cake mix and baking powder thoroughly to ensure even leavening.
  3. Form Dough: Gradually add the dry mix into the wet ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms and all components are well incorporated.
  4. Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries to distribute them evenly without breaking them down too much.
  5. Shape Cookies: Use an ice cream scoop to portion out the dough, forming 6 balls per baking sheet and spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheets in a preheated oven and bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden brown, indicating they are done.
  7. Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheets before applying frosting to prevent melting.
  8. Prepare Frosting: Beat softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  9. Add Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing continuously until the frosting achieves a creamy and spreadable consistency.
  10. Frost Cookies: Pipe or spread the cheesecake frosting generously on top of each cooled cookie.
  11. Add Crumble: Crumble one cookie finely and sprinkle the crumbs over the frosted cookies to add texture and enhance presentation.
  12. Garnish: Place a sliced strawberry on top of each frosted cookie for a fresh and decorative touch.
  13. Serve or Store: Serve the cookies immediately for the best flavor and texture, or store them in an airtight container to keep fresh.

Notes

  • Make sure cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for smooth frosting.
  • Chill the dough if it becomes too sticky for easier handling.
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  • Store cookies in a single layer in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • For extra strawberry flavor, consider adding a drop of strawberry extract to the frosting.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/strawberry-cheesecake-cookies-recipe/