Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion of soft, chewy brown sugar cookies and a creamy whipped cream cheese topping, finished with strawberry jam, fresh strawberries, and a sprinkle of biscuit crumbs. Ideal for beginner bakers, this recipe brings together simple ingredients and easy steps to create a showstopping dessert perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
Brown Sugar Cookies
- 125g salted butter, room temperature
- 100g light brown sugar
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp double cream or heavy cream
- 220g plain flour (all-purpose)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 30g granulated sugar (for rolling dough)
Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
- 100ml cold double cream or heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 heaped tbsp icing sugar or powdered sugar
- 100g cream cheese, room temperature
Toppings & Assembly
- Fresh strawberries, chopped
- Strawberry jam
- Crushed biscuits or graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream the room temperature butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is fluffy and smooth.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add in the egg, cream, and vanilla extract, and mix until everything is well incorporated with a consistent texture.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients to form a soft dough. Do not overmix.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. This will make the dough easier to handle and improve the cookies’ final texture.
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the Cookies: Divide the dough into equal portions (about 90g each), roll them into balls, and coat each in granulated sugar before placing them on the baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 15–18 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underdone. Let them cool completely on the tray.
- Whip the Frosting: In a bowl, whip cold heavy cream, vanilla, and icing sugar until soft peaks form. Add cream cheese and whip again until the frosting is thick and holds its shape.
- Assemble the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on each one.
- Add the Toppings: Spoon a little strawberry jam over the frosting, top with fresh chopped strawberries, and finish with a sprinkle of biscuit crumbs.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter, egg, and cream cheese for smoother mixing. If the cookies are topped while still warm, the frosting will melt. To keep the cookies firm, frost and assemble just before serving. Store unfrosted cookies at room temperature; frosted cookies should be refrigerated and consumed within 2 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg