Chilled Crumbl Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Can we take a moment to really talk about how good a chocolate strawberry cheesecake really is?! I mean that dark chocolatey Oreo base topped with the smoothed cream cheese layer and then strawberries to finish it off.

I was sold when I saw that Crumbl had these because it mixed some of the best flavors together into one. Of course, I went and got it so that you don’t have to and made a copycat recipe so you can enjoy it at home anytime.

This is the best Crumbl chocolate strawberry cheesecake cookies

I would say that this recipe would be amazing for Valentine’s day, birthdays, Christmas, or even be made just as a fun weeknight baking treat.

So without further ado, here’s the recipe and everything you need to know about it.

Why you need to make this recipe!

• They taste just like a chocolate strawberry cheesecake.
• These cookies are so easy to make and are the cutest little things.
• They are made with dark cocoa and Oreos in the cookie dough to mimic the cheesecake crust perfectly.
• With this recipe you’ll be able to recreate your favorite Crumbl cookie recipe anytime. This way you’ll be able to enjoy it even when they don’t have it in stores.

Ingredients for This is the best Crumbl chocolate strawberry cheesecake cookies

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this cookie recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

• Butter– You can use salted or unsalted butter just make sure it’s softened.
• Brown sugar & granulated sugar– This cookie uses a mixture of brown and granulated sugar to get that perfect cookie textures.
• Egg- The egg is the binding agent of these cookies.
• Vanilla extract – The vanilla extract is used in both the cookie dough as well as the frosting.
• Flour– AP flour work great for this recipe.
• Corn starch- This will make our cookies more tender.
• Black cocoa powder– To really emulated the Crumbl cookie base, we will be using black cocoa for this recipe.
• Oreo– This recipe doesn’t use a lot of Oreos, just enough to get the base tasting just like a cheesecake crust.
• Baking soda– This will give our cookies the leavening they need.
• Salt- Always use a bit of salt in your cookies to balance out the sweetness.
• Semi sweet chocolate chips- Use really good quality semi sweet chocolate chips to ensure that your cookies are out of this world.
• Cream cheese- Use full fat cream cheese that’s softened.
• Powdered sugar- The powdered sugar will help us sweeten and stabilize our frosting.
• Strawberry jam- The key is to use a really good quality jam that has chunks of strawberries in there or make your own. I used the Bonne Maman one and it works wonders.

Why use black cocoa powder?

When I got the strawberry cheesecake cookie from the Crumbl bakery, their cookie base seemed a bit darker than their regular chocolate cookies. I took it upon myself to look through the ingredients of that recipe on the nutrition tab and noticed dark cocoa and Oreos.

I think what they were going for was truly an Oreo-crusted chocolate base to a strawberry cheesecake so here we are not making this recipe as similar to the original as possible.

Can I use regular cocoa powder for this cookie recipe?

Absolutely!

If you don’t have black or dark cocoa, you can use regular cocoa or dutch processed cocoa powder. I’ve made this recipe with all of those options and they turned out just as good.

I personally love the dutch processed one.

How to make chocolate strawberry cheesecake cookies just like the Crumbl’s one!

This is how you can make this chocolate strawberry cheesecake cookie recipe at home. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

1. Cream the butter and both sugars together until smooth.
2. Mix in the egg and vanilla to combine.
3. Sift in the dry ingredients and mix to combine.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips, scoop out the cookie dough, place it on a baking sheet, gently flatten to about 1 inch in thickness and bake.
5. Let the cookies cool down before frosting.

Make the strawberry cheesecake frosting

1. Cream the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
2. Mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, half of the strawberry jam, and the strawberry extract if you decide to use that too until fluffy.
3. Add in the rest of the strawberry jam and mix to combine.
4. Frost each cooled down cookie. Top with jam and swirl if you want and enjoy!

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

Help, my frosting is too soft!

If your frosting is too soft, pop it in the fridge for 10-20 minutes then frost your cookies.

How to store these cookies?

Since these cookies are supposed to be served chilled, you can store them in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 6 days. Pull them out of the fridge and enjoy them whenever you’re craving a sweet treat.

Can I freeze these Crumbl chocolate strawberry cheesecake cookies?

Yes, you can 🙂

Flash freeze them on a parchement lined baking sheet until fully frozen then transfer them to an air-tight container and freeze them again for up to 2 months. Make sure to thaw them on a flat surface in the fridge overnight before enjoying them!

How to make small catering size Crumbl chocolate strawberry cheesecake cookies?

You will need to follow the recipe instructions then scoop out 9 equally sized cookie dough balls and split them in two. Roll those smaller cookie dough balls, place them on a baking sheet and gently flatten them to about 1 inch in thickness.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes. Let them cool down on the baking sheet for 15 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.

Frost as you would the larger cookies and enjoy!

Crumbl chocolate strawberry cheesecake cookies

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