There’s something timelessly comforting about the flavors of strawberry and cheesecake — that creamy sweetness, the light tang, and the burst of fruity flavor all wrapped together. Now imagine those flavors baked into a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie that’s perfectly chewy on the outside and creamy in the center. That’s exactly what these Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies deliver: the best of a luscious cheesecake and a freshly baked cookie in one bite.
These cookies are a dreamy combination of buttery cookie dough, cream cheese filling, and bursts of real strawberries. They’re rich yet light, elegant yet playful — perfect for spring gatherings, Valentine’s Day, bake sales, or anytime you need a dessert that makes everyone stop after the first bite and say, “Wow.”
This recipe walks you through each step to ensure your cookies bake up soft, creamy, and picture-perfect every single time.
Preparation and Cooking Time
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Preparation Time: 25 minutes
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Chilling Time: 30 minutes
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Baking Time: 12–14 minutes
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Cooling Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
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Servings: 16–18 cookies
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Calories: About 190 calories per cookie
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
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2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
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¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional, for flavor depth)
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½ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries (patted dry) or freeze-dried strawberries
