Description
Delight in these Frosted Strawberries and Cream Cookies, featuring soft, buttery cookies topped with rich cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberries. Perfectly balanced with creamy sweetness and fruity freshness, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
- 2 cups Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups Flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup Butter (1 stick, softened)
- 1 (8-ounce) package Cream Cheese (softened)
- 3 3/4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Topping
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds Fresh Strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat and cream: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, cream together the cold, cubed butter and sugar for about 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, which ensures a tender cookie texture.
- Add eggs and dry ingredients: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract for an additional minute until fully incorporated. Then, stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the dough.
- Shape and bake: Drop dough in 3-ounce or 4-ounce portions onto parchment-lined light-colored baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes for smaller (3-ounce) cookies or 10-13 minutes for larger (4-ounce) cookies. Look for set, lightly golden edges and centers that appear slightly underbaked—they will firm as they cool.
- Make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Frost the cookies: Once cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of the cream cheese frosting on each using a small offset spatula or butter knife, smoothing it evenly over the surface.
- Prepare strawberries and top: Slice or chop fresh strawberries according to your preference. Arrange the sliced strawberries neatly on top of the frosted cookies or sprinkle them over the frosting for a fresh and vibrant finish.
- Chill and serve: Cover the frosted and topped cookies and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serving chilled helps meld flavors and keeps strawberries fresh longer.
Notes
- Use light-colored baking sheets to prevent overbrowning the cookie bottoms.
- Make sure butter for dough is cold for better texture, while butter and cream cheese for frosting should be softened for smooth mixing.
- Cookies should be fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Chilling the cookies after frosting enhances flavor and freshness of the strawberries.
- Adjust strawberry quantity based on preference for topping thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
