Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cookies
Bring a burst of strawberry sweetness to your day with these delightful cookies! Perfect for any occasion, they combine creamy cheesecake goodness with a crunchy topping.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup crushed graham crackers
– 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
– Start by preheating your oven to 350F 175C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
– In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this dry mixture aside.
– In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and softened cream cheese together until creamy and smooth.
– Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until everything is fully combined.
– Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until there are no streaks of flour.
– Carefully fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
2. Form and Bake the Cookies:
– Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, keeping about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
– For a flatter shape, gently press the tops of each dough ball with the back of a spoon.
– Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are gold and the centers remain soft.
– Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
– In a medium bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and powdered sugar together.
– Pour in the melted butter and stir everything until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.
4. Assemble the Cookies:
– Once the cookies are cool, take a spoonful of the strawberry crunch topping and gently press it onto each cookie. Enjoy your Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cookies!
Nutritional Information: One cookie contains approximately 150 calories, 6g fat, 22g carbohydrates, 1g protein, and 9g sugar.
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes