Description
Savor the taste of summer with these delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh strawberries and creamy cheesecake flavor, they are perfect for sharing at barbecues or enjoying on cozy nights. With minimal prep time and a simple recipe, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing treat that evokes joy in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash the strawberries until chunky.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Gently fold in mashed strawberries.
- Scoop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg