Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful fusion that brings together the creamy richness of cheesecake and the fresh sweetness of strawberries in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Beat in softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Always use fresh strawberries for the best flavor; avoid frozen ones to prevent excess moisture. For added texture, consider folding in white chocolate chips or nuts. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.