Description

These delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the creamy richness of cream cheese with the fruity flavor of strawberries and the sweetness of white chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, they are simple to prepare and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

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2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
4 ounces full fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 Tablespoon vanilla bean paste
1 cup freeze dried strawberries, roughly chopped
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
3/4 cup graham cracker pieces, roughly chopped

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Instructions

Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
In another large bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes, making sure to scrape the sides often.
Include the eggs and vanilla bean paste into the butter mixture and mix on low until fully combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture in small batches while mixing on low, stopping once there are no streaks of white remaining.
Using a wooden spoon or spatula, gently mix in the freeze-dried strawberries, white chocolate chips, and graham cracker pieces. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes up to an hour.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Use a medium cookie scoop to place dough balls on the sheet.
Bake cookies for 10-11 minutes or until set and golden around the edges.
After baking, transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. While still warm, top with additional freeze-dried strawberries, white chocolate chips, and graham cracker pieces. Optionally, sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for the perfect texture and flavor.
Make sure to not overmix the dough to maintain soft cookies.
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 185
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg