Description
These soft strawberry cheesecake cookies combine the creamy tang of cheesecake with fresh strawberry flavors in a chewy cookie base.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the cream cheese and mix until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh strawberries and chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g