Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of strawberries and cream with these soft and chewy strawberry cheesecake cookies. Each bite offers a burst of sweet strawberry flavor combined with the creamy richness reminiscent of classic cheesecake. With their vibrant appearance and irresistible taste, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—from brunch to dessert gatherings. Easy to make, they will transport you back to joyful summer picnics, leaving everyone asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (finely chopped)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in softened cream cheese until fully incorporated, then add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg