Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, where the creamy richness of cheesecake meets the sweetness of ripe strawberries. With a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a burst of fruity flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual snacking to festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the softened cream cheese and chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but centers remain soft. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (34g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 21mg