Ingredients
→ For the Brown Sugar Cookies
125g salted butter, at room temperature (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp)
100g light brown sugar, packed (1/2 cup)
50g granulated sugar (3 tbsp + 2 tsp)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tsp double cream or heavy cream
220g plain flour or all-purpose flour (1 cup + 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
30g granulated sugar, for coating the cookie dough balls (2 tbsp + 1 tsp)
→ For the Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
100ml double cream or heavy cream (1/4 cup + 3 tbsp)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 heaped tbsp icing sugar or powdered sugar
100g cream cheese, at room temperature (1/4 cup + 3 tbsp)
→ For Assembling the Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Fresh strawberries, chopped
Strawberry jam
Biscuit crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
For the Brown Sugar Cookies:
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the vanilla extract, egg, and heavy cream until well combined.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
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Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.
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Form Cookie Dough Balls: Roll dough into 1 to 1.5-inch balls. Roll in the 30g of granulated sugar to coat.
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Bake: Place dough balls on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:
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Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
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Combine with Cream Cheese: In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Fold Together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
Assembling the Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies:
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Top with Frosting: Once the cookies have cooled, pipe or spread a generous amount of frosting onto each cookie.
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Add Fresh Strawberries: Top each frosted cookie with chopped fresh strawberries.
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Drizzle with Strawberry Jam: Drizzle a small spoonful of strawberry jam over the strawberries for extra flavor.
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Sprinkle with Graham Cracker Crumbs: Finish with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for a cheesecake crust feel.
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Serve: Let the cookies set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Freeze the cookies (without frosting) for up to 3 months. Thaw and frost just before serving.
Variations: Add other berries, use raspberry jam, or add nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian