Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect blend of fruity sweetness and creamy indulgence. These delightful cookies hide a luscious cream cheese filling inside a soft, strawberry-flavored cookie dough made from cake mix, delivering all the nostalgia of strawberry shortcake and the decadence of cheesecake in every bite. With a vibrant pink hue and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re sure to impress at any gathering, from springtime brunches to holiday dessert tables.
What sets these cookies apart is the surprise center — a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling that contrasts beautifully with the sweet, berry-scented cookie. Using a boxed strawberry cake mix makes the process quick and easy, while still allowing room for customization. The optional addition of chopped fresh strawberries provides a delightful texture and a pop of real fruit flavor, enhancing the overall richness of each cookie.
These cookies not only taste amazing, but they also have serious visual appeal. Their soft, pillowy exterior bakes to a gentle golden edge while staying tender in the middle, encasing the creamy filling that oozes slightly when bitten into. They’re great served chilled for a firmer bite or slightly warm for a gooey center.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, bake sales, or simply satisfying a sweet craving, these cookies are both whimsical and indulgent. Make a batch ahead of time and keep them refrigerated for an easy dessert that always delivers.
Yield: 16 cookies
Total Time: 1 hour (includes chilling)
Ingredients :
For the cookie dough:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries (optional for extra texture)
For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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