Making Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cookies can be a fun and rewarding experience. Follow these simple steps for delicious results:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in the finely chopped strawberries and optional strawberry extract.
7. Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop, take a portion of cookie dough and flatten it in your hand. Place a small dollop of the cheesecake filling in the center, then fold the dough around the filling to form a ball. Repeat until all dough and filling are used.
8. Roll in Crushed Graham Crackers: Roll each cookie ball in crushed graham crackers for added crunch.
9. Bake: Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These steps will guide you in making these incredible cookies that are sure to impress!