These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cookies are an indulgent yet simple treat that combines the flavors of cheesecake and strawberries into a delicious cookie form.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:24 cookies
Category:Desserts
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Add in the sugar and vanilla extract, then mix well.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and graham cracker crumbs.
Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of lemon zest to the dough.
If you can’t find freeze-dried strawberries, you can also use regular dried strawberries, finely chopped.