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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

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These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the delightful flavors of fresh strawberries and creamy cheesecake frosting on a soft, moist cookie base made from strawberry cake mix. Perfectly balanced between fruity and rich, these cookies are topped with sliced strawberries and crumbled cookie bits for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Cookies

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

Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Topping

  • 6 sliced strawberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking sheets. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside for later use.
  2. Mix wet ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 large eggs and ¼ cup vegetable oil. Whisk together until fully incorporated and smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 box of strawberry cake mix and 2 teaspoons baking powder to ensure even distribution of leavening.
  4. Form the cookie batter. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a spoon until the batter is thick and fully combined.
  5. Fold in strawberries. Gently fold ½ cup chopped strawberries into the batter to distribute evenly without mashing them.
  6. Portion the dough. Using an ice cream scoop, place 6 dough balls evenly spaced on each prepared cookie sheet.
  7. Bake the cookies. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cookies begin to brown around the edges, then remove immediately to prevent overcooking.
  8. Cool before frosting. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before proceeding to ensure the frosting does not melt.
  9. Prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat together 8 oz softened cream cheese, 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  10. Add powdered sugar. Gradually add 2 ½ cups powdered sugar a little at a time, mixing well after each addition until the frosting is thick and fully combined.
  11. Frost the cookies. Transfer the frosting into a piping bag, then frost each cooled cookie with an even layer of cream cheese frosting.
  12. Add toppings. Crumble one cooled cookie and sprinkle the crumbs on top of the frosted cookies. Garnish each with sliced strawberries for added freshness and decoration.
  13. Serve and enjoy. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container to enjoy later.

Notes

  • Ensure cookies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • For a firmer frosting, chill the cream cheese and butter before beating.
  • These cookies can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To keep cookies soft, store in an airtight container at room temperature if not adding frosting immediately.

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