Strawberry Cookies
These Strawberry Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with fresh strawberries, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cheese Cookies
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 large egg white room temperature
- 1 cup capped, cored, and finely chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Cream Cheese Frosted Cookies
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 slices fresh strawberries
For the Cake Mix Cookies
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
For the Pudding Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons strawberry-flavored instant jello gelatin powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3.4-ounce box of cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 12-ounce bag of white chocolate chips (divided into 1 1/2 cups and 1/4 cup)
Instructions
For Cheese Cookies
- Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until it’s smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and both the egg and egg white.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and strawberries.
- Form into cookie shapes and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until golden brown.
For Cream Cheese Frosted Cookies
- In a bowl, mix the eggs, vegetable oil, cake mix, and baking powder together.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries and bake until done.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter, adding powdered sugar and vanilla gradually.
- Frost the cookies and top them with sliced strawberries.
For Cake Mix Cookies
- Combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until it forms a smooth dough.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips and bake at 350°F until golden.
For Pudding Cookies
- Cream together butter and sugar.
- Mix in the jello powder, eggs, and extracts.
- Add the flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Bake until the edges are golden.
Notes
Serve these Strawberry Cookies warm or at room temperature. They pair well with a glass of milk or coffee. Consider adding whipped cream on top for extra sweetness! Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.