Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are chewy, soft, and filled with creamy white chocolate morsels. This cookie recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite!
This post is all about how to make Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies.
First off, I must say making these insanely delicious strawberry cheesecake cookies is easy! The recipe steps are minimal, so don’t be intimidated by the cheesecake title.
You’ll need five ingredients: a box of strawberry cake mix, a block of cream cheese, butter, and one egg. For the creamy chunks of white chocolate, I went with my all-time favorite brand, Ghirardelli, for that gourmet taste effect. I’ve also made these cookies with milk chocolate chips, which are just as divine!
After baking, I sprinkled powdered sugar all over the cookies, making that an optional sixth component. It isn’t entirely necessary, but I loved the sugary punch the topping gave, considering the cookies aren’t super sweet.
Each cheesecake cookie bursts with strawberry flavor and is perfect for all occasions, especially bake sales and party treats. Check out the full recipe below and the must-have tips to make this cookie recipe a success!
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Are These Strawberry Cookies Really Made With A Box Of Cake Mix?
Yes! Strawberry cake mix cookies are super moist and have a premium strawberry flavor. So, the only question should be, why wouldn’t you use a box of cake mix?! Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, and Duncan Hines make fantastic strawberry mixes.
You’ll Need 5 Ingredients:
- 1 Box Of Strawberry Cake Mix, approximately 15 ounces.
- Eight ounces of Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup of Butter, one stick (room temperature)
- 1 Large Egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup of Ghirardelli Classic White Chips or Milk Chocolate Chips
- Powdered Sugar, approximately 1/2 cup, is optional but recommended.
Why Should The Butter, Egg, And Cream Cheese Be At Room Temperature?
Using room temperature eggs, butter, and cream cheese will help to create a smooth, textured batter for these cake mix cookies. Room temperature ingredients also cream together more quickly than if they were cold.
Equipment You’ll Need For Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies:
- Oven
- Parchment Paper (Precut sheets are life-changing!) Or Silicone Mats are preferred.
- Spoonula Spatula (optional)
- Cookie Scoop, equivalent to 1.5 tablespoons (optional)
- Baking Duster for Powdered Sugar (optional)
What Do Cream Cheese Cookies Taste Like?
Adding a block of cream cheese to strawberry cookies makes them taste extra moist and soft! Be sure to buy the full-fat block of cream cheese for a fantastic texture.
How To Make Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, Step-By-Step
Step 1: Add the room temperature cream cheese and butter to a bowl and mix for approximately one minute or until creamy and smooth.
Step 2: Next, add one room temperature egg to the creamy batter and mix.
Step 3: Add one box of strawberry cake mix to the same bowl. Mix until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated, and use a spatula or a spoonula to scrap down the sides.
Step 4: Add the white chocolate OR milk chocolate chips to the bowl and mix.
Step 5: Place the mixing bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Chilling the dough will make it easier to scoop out, and it adds structure to the cookie.
Step 6: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F while waiting for the dough to chill.
Step 7: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add 1-inch cookie dough balls to the sheet, approximately 1.5 tablespoons. Using a cookie scoop is helpful but optional.
Step 8: Bake the cookies at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. Remember, every oven is different.
Step 9: After baking the cookies, allow them to rest on the sheet for five to 10 minutes. At this time you can sprinkle or dust the cookies with powdered sugar if you wish. Powdered sugar is highly recommended!
Step 10: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Enjoy!
FAQs For Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Why Would I Add Cream Cheese To These Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies?
Adding cream cheese to these cake mix cookies gives them a strawberry shortcake taste and makes them fluffier, creamier, and softer than regular cake mix cookies.
What Kind Of Cream Cheese Should I Use?
Be sure to buy a block of cream cheese instead of the spreadable form. A full-fat block of cream cheese is firmer and adds better texture to the cookie dough.
How Should I Store Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies?
Store them in an airtight container for up to three days.
Can I Freeze Them?
Yes! After three days, it’s best to store Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies in the freezer. Place them in an airtight container, and they could last for up to six months.
What Makes These Strawberry Cookies Soft Or Hard?
Don’t overbake these cookies, and they will be perfectly soft. If using 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie, the bake time should be around eight minutes at 350 degrees F. The cookies will finish baking as they cool.
Can I Use Frozen Strawberries With This Recipe?
This particular Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie recipe does not call for fresh fruit, so it’s not recommended.
Do Cheesecake-Filled Cookies Need To Be Refrigerated?
These strawberry cookies are not filled with fresh cream cheese, so they do not have to be refrigerated.
What Does Melted Butter Do To Cookies?
Adding melted butter instead of room temperature butter will affect the structure and texture of the cookies. Room temperature butter will give a more cake-like cookie.
Where Can I Buy Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Near Me?
Pepperidge Farm makes an excellent strawberry cheesecake cookie if you don’t have time for this easy recipe. Pepperidge farm cookies are sold at most grocery stores.
Can You Make Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Using A Muffin Mix?
I wouldn’t recommend using a strawberry muffin mix. Cake mixes use more refined flour resulting in a softer cookie.
Does Pillsbury Make The Best Box Of Strawberry Cake Mix?
According to Mashed, Betty Crocker makes the best strawberry cake mix, with Pillsbury coming in third place.
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups
- Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Mats
- Cooling Rack
- Spatula or Spoonula
- Cookie Scoop
- Baking Duster
Ingredients
Ingredients For Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
- 1 Box of Strawberry Cake Mix, approximately 15 ounces.
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese block (full-fat), room temperature.
- 1/2 cup Butter (1 stick), room temperature
- 1 Large Egg, room temperature
- 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar is optional but recommended.
Instructions
How To Make Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, Step-By-Step
- Add the room temperature cream cheese and butter to a bowl and mix for approximately one minute or until creamy and smooth.
- Next, add one room temperature egg to the creamy batter and mix.
- Add one box of strawberry cake mix to the same bowl. Mix until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and use a spatula, or a spoonula to scrap down the sides.
- Add the white chocolate chips OR milk chocolate chips to the bowl and mix.
- Place the mixing bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Chilling the sticky dough will make it easier to scoop out, and it adds structure to the cookie.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F while waiting for the dough to chill.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add 1-inch cookie dough balls to the sheet, approximately 1.5 tablespoons. Using a cookie scoop is helpful but optional.
- Bake the cookies at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. Remember, every oven is different.
- After the cookies have finished baking, allow them to rest on the sheet for five to 10 minutes. At this time, you can sprinkle or dust the cookies with powdered sugar if you wish. Powdered sugar is highly recommended!
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition
Final Thoughts On Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are so easy to make, incredibly delicious, and resemble strawberry shortcake!
Please share this cookie recipe with your friends and family on social media if you LOVED it. You can follow career girl meets… on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for more home decor ideas, recipes, and gift guides.
Leave a Reply