Here’s a delightful recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Crumbl Cookies. These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with the delicious flavors of strawberry and cheesecake!
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (or chocolate chips of your choice)
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (or fresh strawberries, diced)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (or as needed for consistency)
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
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Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
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Assemble the Cookies:
- Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cheesecake filling in the center, then fold the cookie dough around the filling to enclose it. Roll it into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
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Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- For added flavor, you can mix in some lemon zest into the cheesecake filling.
- If using fresh strawberries, make sure to chop them finely and pat them dry to avoid excess moisture in the cookies.
These Strawberry Cheesecake Crumbl Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of strawberry cheesecake in a fun cookie form. Enjoy!