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A stack of freshly baked strawberry cheesecake cookies with a bite taken out of one, showing the gooey interior with strawberry pieces.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Delicious cookies stuffed with creamy cheesecake and bursting with the flavor of freeze-dried strawberries, topped with crunchy graham cracker crumbs.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 11 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Cookie Filling:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar approximately 25 grams
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice approximately 5 mL
Cookie Ingredients:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 120 grams
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda 2.5 grams
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened, approximately 3 ounces
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 39 grams
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 mL
  • 1.2 ounce bag freeze-dried strawberry slices divided
  • 3 graham crackers for topping

Method
 

  1. Prepare the cheesecake filling: Line a small sheet pan with parchment paper and place it in the freezer. In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Drop spoonfuls (approximately 2 teaspoons each) of the mixture onto the prepared pan. Freeze for 60 minutes.
  2. Prepare cookie dough: While the filling freezes, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Do not preheat the oven yet, as the cookie dough requires a 30-minute chill time.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Cream butter and sugars: In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and granulated sugar until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the brown sugar and beat until creamy, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  6. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated and no streaks of flour remain.
  7. Add freeze-dried strawberries: Reserve 12 freeze-dried strawberry slices for topping. Stir the remaining strawberry slices into the cookie dough.
  8. Form the cookie dough: Using a 1 tablespoon measure, scoop 12 dough balls. Press a frozen cheesecake dollop into the center of each dough ball, then top with a reserved strawberry slice. Place a second tablespoon-sized dough ball on top and seal the edges around the filling. Roll into a ball to hide the cream cheese inside.
  9. Chill dough: Place the cookie dough balls on a plate (or keep them on the cookie sheet, if it fits), and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Bake the cookies: Arrange 6 dough balls on a large cookie sheet, spacing them evenly. Break graham crackers into pieces and sprinkle on top of each cookie. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  12. Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool completely on the cookie sheet before removing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cookies are best when fresh, as the graham crackers and freeze-dried strawberries begin to soften over time. They can be frozen for up to 3 months, making them a perfect make-ahead treat.

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