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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the classic taste of cheesecake with a chewy brown sugar cookie base, topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brown Sugar Cookies
  • 125 g salted butter (room temperature) Make sure it's at room temperature
  • 100 g light brown sugar
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp double cream or heavy cream
  • 220 g plain flour (all-purpose)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 30 g granulated sugar (for coating)
For the Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 100 ml double cream or heavy cream Cold
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 heaped tbsp icing sugar
  • 100 g cream cheese (room temperature)
For Assembling
  • Fresh strawberries (chopped)
  • Strawberry jam
  • Biscuit crumbs or graham cracker crumbs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream the butter and sugars in a large bowl until thick and creamy.
  2. Add the egg, double cream, and vanilla extract, mixing well until combined.
  3. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Avoid over-mixing.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Divide dough into portions of 90 g, roll into balls, and coat with extra sugar before placing on the sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes until soft and slightly golden.
  2. Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack.
Make the Frosting
  1. Whip the cold cream, vanilla extract, and icing sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Add the cream cheese and whip until thick and smooth.
Assemble the Cookies
  1. Spread frosting on each cooled cookie, top with a dollop of jam, chopped strawberries, and sprinkle with biscuit crumbs.
Serve
  1. Present the cookies on a platter and enjoy!

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers. They keep for 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge. Freezing is also an option for up to 3 months.