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Strawberry Cheesecake Crumble Cookies

Strawberry Cheesecake Crumble Cookies

These handheld treats combine buttery cookies with silky cheesecake frosting, golden crumble, and fresh strawberries.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour for crumble
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 cup diced fresh strawberries

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Sheet and Parchment Paper
  • Spatula or Spoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until the ingredients are well combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt while mixing just until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough into 12 equal balls and slightly flatten each one with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
  6. Place the flattened balls on the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Let the cookies cool completely on a rack before adding any decorations.
  8. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until smooth.
  9. Add the heavy cream to the cream cheese mixture and whip until it is light, fluffy, and spreadable.
  10. Combine the crumble flour, brown sugar, and melted butter in another bowl and stir until the mixture is crumbly.
  11. Spread the crumble on a lined baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes until it is lightly golden, then let it cool.
  12. Spread a generous layer of frosting on each cooled cookie and sprinkle with the prepared crumble topping.
  13. Top each cookie with a spoonful of diced fresh strawberries before serving.

Notes

Chill your frosting for 10 to 15 minutes before spreading if it feels too soft for a bakery-style finish.
Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and a better overall cookie texture.
Diced raspberries or blueberries can be substituted for strawberries for a different seasonal flavor.
Store the decorated cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.