Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the sweet and tangy flavors of strawberry cake mix with creamy cheesecake frosting, creating a soft, flavorful treat perfect for any occasion. Soft and cake-like cookies are studded with fresh strawberries and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberry slices for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup chopped strawberries
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 sliced strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and vegetable oil until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the strawberry cake mix and baking powder to ensure even leavening.
- Form Cookie Dough: Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms, making sure no dry pockets remain.
- Add Strawberries: Gently fold the chopped strawberries into the dough, distributing them evenly without crushing.
- Shape Cookies: Use an ice cream scoop to portion the dough into about 6 balls per baking sheet, spacing each ball about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers appear set.
- Cool Cookies: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheets before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract together in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating continuously until the frosting is thick and fluffy.
- Frost Cookies: Using a piping bag or a knife, apply the cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cookies evenly.
- Add Cookie Crumbs: Crumble one cookie and gently sprinkle the crumbs over the frosted cookies for added texture and decoration.
- Garnish: Top each frosted cookie with a slice of fresh strawberry for a beautiful and flavorful garnish.
- Serve or Store: Serve the cookies immediately or store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are fully softened before mixing to achieve a smooth frosting.
- Do not overmix the cookie dough to keep the texture tender and cakey.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- Fresh strawberries are best added just before baking to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free strawberry cake mix.
