Description
Strawberry cheesecake cookies are a delightful fusion of sweet strawberries and creamy cheesecake, all wrapped in a soft, buttery cookie. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings, these cookies will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. With their vibrant colors and irresistible flavor, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Experience the magic of strawberry cheesecake in every bite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling on racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding lemon zest or swapping in other berries. Chilling the dough for about 30 minutes can enhance flavors and help maintain cookie shape during baking.