Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberry, baked into a soft and chewy treat. Topped with a white chocolate drizzle and toasted almonds, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120g (0.5 cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: For a light and fluffy texture.
- 150g (0.75 cup) Granulated Sugar: Provides sweetness and a tender crumb.
- 100g (0.5 cup) Light Brown Sugar, Packed: Adds moisture and chewiness.
- 1 Large Egg: Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- 5ml (1 tsp) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor.
- 250g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure; avoid overmixing.
- 5g (1 tsp) Baking Powder: Helps cookies rise.
- 2g (0.5 tsp) Salt: Balances sweetness.
- 200g (7oz) Cream Cheese, Softened: For a smooth cheesecake swirl.
- 30g (0.25 cup) Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the cream cheese mixture.
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Fresh Strawberry Puree: Adds strawberry flavor and color.
- 30g (0.25 cup) White Chocolate Chips: Adds pockets of sweetness.
- 30g (2 tbsp) White Chocolate, Chopped for Drizzle: For a finishing touch.
- 15g (1 tbsp) Toasted Sliced Almonds, Chopped: Provides crunch and nutty flavor.
- Pinch of Lemon Zest (Optional): Brightens strawberry flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter & Sugars: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg & Vanilla: Mix in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Prepare Swirl: Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and lemon zest.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop dough, flatten, add swirl, fold, and shape into balls.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Press white chocolate chips into the surface.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt white chocolate in microwave or over water bath.
- Drizzle & Sprinkle: Drizzle melted chocolate and sprinkle with almonds.
- Cool Completely: Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
For a more intense strawberry flavor, use high-quality strawberry puree. Chilling the swirl before assembling can prevent spreading. Avoid overbaking for softer cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, strawberry, cheesecake, white chocolate, almonds, baking, dessert, easy