Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

We created a cookie that emulates the defining flavors of New York-style cheesecake: warm and buttery graham cracker crust, rich and smooth cream cheese filling, and tangy and fresh strawberry sauce. No special pan, no long wait to indulge, and no sharing required!

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Servings 12 cookies

Ingredients

Dough:

  • cup (150 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • cup (147 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (50 grams), room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cups (281 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Filling:

  • 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons (21 grams) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk (19 grams), room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

  • ½ cup (75 grams) lightly crushed graham crackers
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 12 teaspoons (60 grams) strawberry preserves*

Instructions

  • For dough: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Line rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Using a 3-tablespoon spring-loaded scoop, scoop dough (about 55 grams each), and roll into balls. (Dough will be soft but should be firm enough to scoop; if it’s too soft, let it stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.) Place at least 2 inches apart on prepared pans. Using the back of a spoon, make an indentation about 2 inches wide in center of each dough ball. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour, or freeze for about 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • For filling: In another medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, egg yolk, lemon zest, salt, and vanilla. Divide filling among dough indentations (about 2 teaspoons or 10 grams each).
  • For topping: In another medium bowl, whisk together graham crackers, brown sugar, and salt; whisk in melted butter until well combined.
  • Spoon 1 teaspoon preserves onto filling in each indentation; carefully swirl together with a wooden pick. Sprinkle half of topping onto edges of cookies.
  • Bake until edges are golden brown and set, 15 to 20 minutes, sprinkling remaining topping onto cookies halfway through baking. Let cool on pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

*We used Bonne Maman® Strawberry Preserves.

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