Crumbl Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

ingredients

cookie dough:

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

• 1 3/4 cup light brown sugar

• 2 eggs (room temperature)

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 3/4 tsp baking powder

• 3/4 tsp salt

cheesecake frosting:

• 1 block cream cheese

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

strawberry topping:

• 2 cups strawberries (diced)

• 1/4 cup strawberry glaze

instructions

cookie dough:

1. cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy

2. add in the eggs and vanilla extract - mix to combine

3. in a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt

4. add the flour mixture to the wet mixture - fold in until no flour remains

5. portion the dough into 1/4 cup sized balls - place on baking sheet & use a cup to press down on each ball of dough to create a very thick disk

6. bake @ 350 for 13 mins

7. remove from the oven and let cool on counter for 30 mins

cheesecake frosting:

1. in a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar - about 2 mins

2. add in the vanilla extract - mix to combine

3. while mixing, gradually add the heavy whipping cream & whip for 3-4 mins

4. place the frosting into a piping bag & refrigerate for @ least 20 mins

strawberry topping:

1. in a small bowl, gently coat the diced strawberries with the glaze

assembly:

1. frost the cooled cookies with the cheesecake frosting and strawberry topping on top