Strawberry Cheesecake Crumbl Cookies

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Strawberry Cheesecake Crumbl Cookies

A Dessert Lover’s Dream in Every Bite

Introduction

If you love soft cookies, rich cheesecake, and the sweetness of fresh strawberries, you’re in for a treat. Inspired by the iconic Crumbl bakery, these Strawberry Cheesecake Crumbl Cookies combine the comforting texture of a thick sugar cookie with a luscious cream cheese frosting, golden crumble topping, and the juicy freshness of diced strawberries. They’re indulgent, eye-catching, and absolutely addictive.

These cookies are perfect for special occasions like birthdays, bridal showers, Mother’s Day, or any time you want to impress your guests—or simply treat yourself. With balanced sweetness and layered textures, they speak to the heart of every dessert lover.

A Brief History

Crumbl Cookies, founded in 2017 in Utah, quickly gained a cult following for their massive, bakery-style cookies with rotating weekly flavors. One of the fan-favorite variations is the Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie, which inspired countless home bakers to recreate it. This recipe pays homage to the Crumbl version with our own homemade twist, making it more accessible and even more delicious with real strawberries and a golden crumble topping.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Cheesecake Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream (cold)

For the Crumble Topping:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Strawberry Topping:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced into small cubes
  • (Optional: sprinkle with a touch of sugar if not sweet enough)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 1–2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale, fluffy, and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat again until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop the dough using a cookie scoop (about 3 tbsp per cookie). Roll into balls, flatten slightly with your palm, and place them spaced 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden. Do not overbake—they’ll continue setting as they cool.
  7. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Frosting

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Be careful not to deflate the cream—fold until just combined. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 3: Make the Crumble Topping

  1. In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar.
  2. Add melted butter and mix with a fork or your fingers until large, coarse crumbs form.
  3. Spread the crumble onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5–6 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Allow to cool.

Step 4: Assemble the Cookies

  1. Using a spoon or piping bag, frost each cooled cookie generously with cheesecake frosting.
  2. Sprinkle each cookie with a spoonful of crumble topping.
  3. Top with freshly diced strawberries just before serving.

Forming the Cookies – Tips & Tricks

  • For that signature Crumbl look, press a circular cookie cutter around the edges of the cookies right after baking to create a perfect round shape.
  • Chill the dough before baking if your cookies spread too much.
  • Add a little lemon zest to the frosting for a subtle citrus lift.

Variations & Ideas for Lovers

For Strawberry Lovers:

  • Toss the strawberries in a teaspoon of sugar and lemon juice for extra shine and flavor.

For Cheesecake Lovers:

  • Use a graham cracker crumble instead of the flour-based one for a truer cheesecake vibe.

For Chocolate Lovers:

  • Add white chocolate chips to the cookie dough or drizzle melted white chocolate over the top.

Conclusion: A Cookie Worth Falling In Love With

Strawberry Cheesecake Crumbl Cookies are more than just a dessert—they’re an experience. With their bakery-level quality, rich frosting, fruity topping, and homemade charm, they’re bound to win hearts at every bite. Whether you’re making them for a loved one or treating yourself on a cozy afternoon, this recipe brings the joy of Crumbl into your own kitchen.

From one cookie lover to another: enjoy every crumb.

Yield: 12 large cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 12 minutes
Chill Time (optional): 15–30 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes
Calories: ~290 per cookie

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