Description
At their core, Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cookies are a multi-textured marvel. They consist of a soft, buttery sugar cookie base that acts as a vessel for a rich, tangy cream cheese filling hidden inside. But the real star of the show is the exterior coating. By using a blend of crushed sandwich cookies and freeze-dried fruit, we create a vibrant, textured topping that provides a satisfying snap with every bite.
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Cheesecake filling:
- 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry crunch topping:
- 10–12 Golden Oreos (crushed)
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Make filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Chill for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare dough: Beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Assemble cookies: Scoop dough, flatten slightly, add a small spoon of cheesecake filling, and seal into a ball.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Let cookies cool completely.
- Mix crushed Oreos, strawberries, and melted butter.
- Coat cookies with strawberry crunch topping.
Notes
These strawberry crunch cheesecake cookies are soft, creamy, and bursting with fruity flavor and a crunchy topping. They’re a perfect blend of cookie and cheesecake, making them a fun and irresistible dessert for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220–300 kcal
Keywords: These strawberry crunch cheesecake cookies are soft, creamy, and bursting with fruity flavor and a crunchy topping. They’re a perfect blend of cookie and cheesecake, making them a fun and irresistible dessert for any occasion!