Description
Classic Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies blend rich chocolate with tangy strawberry in a delightful dessert. Creamy cheesecake notes and intense chocolate create an irresistible treat you’ll want to savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) strawberry puree
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Crushed graham crackers (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh strawberry slices (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for the cookies.
- Mixing Wet Ingredients: Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, then incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and well-integrated.
- Combining Dry Components: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, then gently fold into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Forming Cookies: Shape dough into rounded balls, placing them on prepared baking sheets with sufficient spacing, and gently flatten each ball to create an even surface.
- Baking Process: Bake for 10-12 minutes, ensuring edges are set while maintaining soft, tender centers, then allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Crafting Strawberry Cheesecake Frosting: Whip cream cheese and butter until smooth, then blend in powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract, adjusting consistency with additional sugar or milk as needed.
- Finishing Touches: Once cookies are completely cooled, generously apply strawberry cheesecake frosting, optionally garnishing with crushed graham crackers and a fresh strawberry slice.
- Serving Preparation: Refrigerate decorated cookies for 15-20 minutes to stabilize the frosting and enhance flavor before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir dry and wet ingredients gently to maintain cookie’s soft, tender texture and avoid developing tough gluten.
- Control Moisture Balance: Use room temperature ingredients and precisely measure strawberry puree to prevent runny or overly thick frosting.
- Optimize Baking Precision: Watch cookies closely during 10-12 minute baking window, removing when edges set but centers remain slightly soft for perfect chewy consistency.
- Temperature Management: Refrigerate cookies after frosting to help stabilize strawberry cheesecake topping and enhance flavor melding, ensuring clean presentation and optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg