Description
Luscious raspberry cheesecake cookies blend creamy cheesecake essence with tangy fruit in a delightful sweet treat. Rich cream cheese and fresh raspberries create a perfect balance, promising a mouthwatering experience that will make dessert lovers swoon.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs (about 6.5 whole crackers)
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting and Drizzle Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch of salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup raspberry preserves
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- Cream butter and brown sugar in a stand mixer until the mixture becomes airy and pale, then incorporate eggs and vanilla, blending until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually fold in flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon at medium-low speed, ensuring complete integration of dry ingredients.
- Form dough into spheres slightly larger than golf balls, gently pressing each onto the prepared baking sheet to create 1/2 inch thick discs.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cookie edges turn a delicate golden hue. Allow cookies to rest on the sheet for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Craft the creamy frosting by whipping softened butter, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a stand mixer until smooth. Incrementally add powdered sugar, mixing until the frosting reaches a velvety consistency. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag.
- Elegantly pipe the frosting in a spiral motion, starting from the cookie’s center and working outward.
- Fill a small ziplock bag with raspberry preserves, snip a tiny corner, and create a decorative zigzag drizzle across the frosted cookies.
Notes
- Ensure butter is truly softened at room temperature for the smoothest, most even cookie texture.
- Graham cracker crumbs provide extra richness and subtle sweetness that elevates the classic cookie base.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt for the most luxurious, creamy frosting consistency.
- For gluten-free option, substitute graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Fresh raspberries can replace preserves for a more vibrant, natural fruit flavor and visual appeal.
- Adjust powdered sugar in frosting to control sweetness level according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 121 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg